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> My argument would be that these social intoxicants allow for the reduction in anxiety stress which enables a ego reduction Just a counterthought: If I your
by aleph_minus_one 3y ago
> My argument would be that these social intoxicants allow for the reduction in anxiety stress which enables a ego reduction
Just a counterthought:
If I your anxiety stress becomes reduced, you might be less anxious to call your boss an idiot. :-D
Seriously: if you become less afraid of the social consequences, this actually might increase your ego. I know quite some people who in my observation have a stronger ego under influence than when they are sober.
- ryoshu 3y agoThe ego was always there. It was repressed by social norms and intoxicants can release those constraints. As a “boss” I actually like when people challenge me, including calling me an “idiot.” I’ve gone as far to tell people to feel free to tell me to, “fuck off” if I’m getting something wrong. It’s all about intent and trust. If we can’t be honest things don’t work.
- throwaway98797 3y agonot all bosses are like you
- AndrewKemendo 3y agoYes, the point is that it’s reducing the anxiety to unmask. Your boss may in fact be an asshole and unmasking would make you feel more incautious about being yourself, which might mean a narcissistic outburst from all your pent up frustration.
- hughesjj 3y agoMy friend used to work for a company headquartered in eastern Europe. The first time his office had an off-site they busted out a handle and said 'okay, no talking about work until this is finished'. The idea was they wouldn't trust you until you were drunk enough everyone could be sure you were too inebriated to hide your true feelings or thoughts. Terribly unhealthy but it supposedly accomplished it's purpose