The next real social revolution is happening right now. Not the NGOs, not the politicians (god forbid!). It's the linux brigade that's quietly, efficiently changing the world. Because nothing matters more on this earth of ours than information (ok, maybe oil). And they're doing it their way, and making money while they're at it.
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It wasn't that politicians were more honest in the 60s or rockstars more genuine in the 70s. It's just the sheen of nostalgia.
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The only way to really change the world is to align altruism with self-interest. (Is that possible?)
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The World According to Garp is the first real feminist novel written by a man.
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Compulsively honest is the way to be. In a relationship, especially. No matter how much grief it causes you.
I love the fact that this was all part of the same conversation. :)
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..in that case altruism would stem from self-interest, which defeats the purpose of altruism in the first place.
..and contrary to our conversation yesterday..i do understand why dishonesty is so much simpler for people. i dont subscribe to it. honesty requires dealing with oneself, which often, is the worst task of all.
Uhuh. Doesn't have to be altruism in the purest sense of the word. What I mean is, help people by helping yourself. Like I said though, don't know if it's possible.
I don't really think being honest is that hard, if you get into the habit. People who disagree just haven't tried it.
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