Archived Does anyone else feel the more informed they get, the dumber they sound to everyone else? (whatever)
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Archived Does anyone else feel the more informed they get, the dumber they sound to everyone else? (whatever)
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[–] collegetoker [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I completely understand the feeling, I've been feeling pretty despondent and alone myself. I'm finding that most people disappoint me, either in terms of their actions or in terms of their ability to entertain a semi complex conversation. Being informed is a positive thing, even if most people today would disagree with that premise. The worst thing is that blank stare, that universal blank stare that glazes over the face of anyone when I talk to them about real stuff. I don't personally like small talk, and it seems that's all people can do anymore after being repeatedly brown beaten to not talk about politics (or other important shit) in public.
It can't be just a coincidence that people have gotten more sensitive and less intelligent (hell, less self aware), right? There's no way this is just in my head. I guess it could just be we outgrew them, but that's honestly more depressing.
[–] zen_music ago
Ha, I found another George quote while looking up the previous one. “The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept.”
I have a friend who wants to find out George's birthday, and throw him a party even if he's gone now, and get a few of us together and we can all tell George Carlin stories. What will history make of George Carlin, I wonder? Will he be the Lao Tzu for the next millenium?
[–] zen_music ago
You remind me of that remark attributed to George Carlin, “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.”
Although the people who have ... well, baffled more than disappointed me, are anything but stupid. I guess I'm looking at the effectiveness of social engineering, when otherwise sane people suddenly develop concentric circles for eyes, and can't believe I'm on the opposite side of their take on something- politics mainly, but sometimes sociology, materiality, spirituality, especially conspiracy, and more I'm sure.
It's just baffling that good friends can suddenly derail like this. Never used to happen; but I'm forced to wonder if I've changed, and not them.
For the record, I do still have a very few with whom I can actually converse, now and then. Got to watch our timing, though. Cheers to a fellow Voat-goat!