A realization about myself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am an elitist. I don’t want to be one of the herd.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDon’t follow the sheeple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are there any real individuals anymore? I don’t think so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even the famous on social media, YouTube, music, or artists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are slaves to money, external fame, and external affirmation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
I have met VERY FEW people in my life who were true individuals — individuals who owned their own platforms, followed their own gut, and didn’t care much for fame\/legitimacy\/money\/followers\/likes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is it so hard to be an individual in today’s world?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some theories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, democratization of society. Society isn’t as stratified as it was in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, socialist values. We generally believe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The purpose of a government and society is to elevate the overall well-being of ALL people (utilitarianism). <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Therefore if an individual strives to elevate him\/herself for the sake of him\/herself, that individual is deemed as “evil” and “dead” to the herd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why am I anti-herd?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps my aesthetics. Perhaps how I was raised– having my family and mentors tell me that I was unique. Perhaps growing up in the 90’s, and being told that I was unique and special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless, I am grateful that I am an individual, and I strive towards greater individuality. And ultimately my view is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best way I can help society is to maximize my personal individuality, to (slightly) move the needle of society forward via my thoughts, ideas, and different modes of living\/thinking.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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