Gravitas: “I care, and it’s important.” Sermons, manifestos.
Self-deprecation: “I care, but it’s not important.” Hobbies, fandoms, being nerdsniped, “merely” personal wishes.
Irreverence: “It’s important, but I don’t care.” Edgy jokes, shitposts, grifts, procrastination.
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Sarah Constantinsubstack.comSarah Constantin (@sarahconstantin)
too little empathy? or too many memes?
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The synthesis of these ideas may merely prove to be confirmation bias, but they are deeply resonant with me. And that’s the crux of the filtering process. That resonance hints at an internal alignment around values. You can intuitively detect it when you read it, when you hear it, and when you speak it. Shepherd wonders if what we hear as “eloquenc... See more
thekcpgroup.com • The Attention Span. “Racehorses and Psychopaths.”
“I was just being myself” is not an excuse for disrespectful behavior. It signals a lack of concern for others.
Authenticity without empathy is selfish. Authenticity without boundaries is careless.
It’s good to be true to your values. It’s important to show regard for others’ values too.
Adam Grantsubstack.com