Climbing out of the rabbit hole
ystrickler.com
Climbing out of the rabbit hole
This group doesn’t see themselves as kooks. Each member doesn’t have a unique theory, all alone in a field. Instead, they seek to be part of a small group, a minority group, an outspoken group that can take solace in each other while the outside world ignores them. They can find this feeling every time they hang out with the other reptile-spotters.
Seth Godin • This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See
A Community or a Club?
eliseloehnen.substack.com
On the positive side, the internet has allowed people to find their own tribe. But that comes at a cost: It is actively forcing us toward ever further extremes, removing us from the elements of mass culture, identity, and decision-making that we need.
Sam Lessin • The Societal Problem of Only Needing 1,000 True Fans to Be Successful Online
