293 / Is self-expression just conformity in disguise?
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293 / Is self-expression just conformity in disguise?
Part of the reason fashion is so complicated to love is its inextricable link with vanity—to put time and energy into it is to walk a tight-rope with your self-respect. Do you get dressed to honor, express, or delight in yourself, or to fit into someone else’s idea of worthiness? Do your clothes enable you to be present and engaged or do they push... See more
#197: What is "personal style"?
what is my personality? is there any individuality possible when everything you do is informed by the internet
Growing up, i was very proud to never do the same thing that everyone else did.
When all my classmates were reading the Warrior series, I didn't want to despite my friends telling me to.
I didn't get into vine because everyone else was doing it.
I thought memes were stupid for so long purely because it was popular.
So at one point did I start wanting
... See moreI’m a fan of the humble email inbox, which is often dismissed as a clearinghouse for scheduling meetings and unsubscribing from marketing emails. But amidst all that clutter, it’s also an intimate space to trade thoughts with friends and strangers. Technology moves fast, but I find something reassuring in the idea that these older channels of... See more
Nadia Asparouhova • Nadia Asparouhova on antimemetics, nuclear mysticism, and scrolling
Many people go around looking for a box to fit into. Why?