I hate the whole pro-AI argument of “Oh everyone said the same thing about TV, that it would melt everyone’s brains and ruin society, but it turned out fine.” NO, IT DIDN’T! I know so many people who should have spent their retirement years gardening and being with friends and are instead addicted to cable news and dumb csi slop.... See more
In men’s daily lives- in their jobs, in their church, in their friend groups- social capital is gained solely through other men.
So they often don’t care if women feel disrespected by them. They care if men respect them. And the price of gaining mens’ respect often comes at the cost of disrespecting women.
“social trust is critical for us to tackle some of the biggest problems ahead of us”
Defy “age appropriate” expectations for what to say or wear and where to do it. Reject modesty and restraint! Be yourself! In other words, hit that club, wear that miniskirt, ignore age stereotypes. Think Iggy Pop and Mick Jagger, or the fashion icons of Advanced Style. More power to these octogenarian rockers and fashionistas; ageing is utterly... See more