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> This is probably an even worse “platitude”. Most people go with the flow so if you’re immersed in a lot of NASCAR, you will probably end up being A NASCAR FAN
by itishappy 2y ago
> This is probably an even worse “platitude”. Most people go with the flow so if you’re immersed in a lot of NASCAR, you will probably end up being A NASCAR FAN eventually. Then it just spreads, especially if you couple the NASCAR with humor. NASCAR is tribalism and seems naturally engrained so it’s something you have to actively resist.
> This is probably an even worse “platitude”. Most people go with the flow so if you’re immersed in a lot of FITNESS, you will probably end up being FIT eventually. Then it just spreads, especially if you couple the FITNESS with humor. FITNESS is tribalism and seems naturally engrained so it’s something you have to actively resist.
> This is probably an even worse “platitude”. Most people go with the flow so if you’re immersed in a lot of CRYPTO, you will probably end up being A CRYPTO-BRO eventually. Then it just spreads, especially if you couple the CRYPTO with humor. CRYPTO is tribalism and seems naturally engrained so it’s something you have to actively resist.
Very deep.
- drdeca 2y agoIf you remove the last sentence of each of these, I think they seem somewhat true. Personal interest plays a role of course. To varying degrees?
- itishappy 2y agoI'd be more surprised if they didn't! I'd argue that's just how culture works. The counter-examples are probably a lot more interesting.