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To young "fierce nerds": The single best piece of advice I got for dealing with normals was, "Act like a dumbass and they'll treat you like an equal." (from t
by carapace 5y ago
To young "fierce nerds": The single best piece of advice I got for dealing with normals was, "Act like a dumbass and they'll treat you like an equal." (from the Book of the Subgenius.)
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There's a lot to unpack in this essay, some good some bad IMO.
One thing I feel is worth mentioning: I don't think the cure for bitterness is success, I believe it's helping others.
- username90 5y agoTrying to help others just makes you more bitter.
- mhh__ 5y agoIt might do for you, and I'd say it does for me a little too (i.e. If I get the answer in less than one google search I need to take a breather because I'll get annoyed), but I have come across people who are just as clever/nerdy/knowledgeable (take your pick) who really derive pleasure from teaching and explaining things in the best way they can - so I wouldn't assume.
- nitrogen 5y agoParticularly so when placed into a position where help is expected, but then immediately rejected once delivered. It's the sort of double bind that makes for a toxic environment -- you must assist others; if you don't, you will be accused of hindering and hoarding, but if you do (no matter how generously, politely, and tactfully) you will be accused of patronizing or interfering.
- carapace 5y agoHow?
- mhh__ 5y agoAlso don't call them normals.
- wincy 5y agoI believe the socially acceptable term these days is "normies", right?