It feels like the majority of cynical and sarcastic / ironic statements are cloaked attempts at signalling how authentic a person is. Conveying idealism and trust is expensive, cynicism is cheap.
Ah, that would be a more accurate comparison. My impression of cynicism (which may be my own confirmation bias) is that it has been the shared operating context for many people, and therefore even "cheap cynicism" feels relatable and trustworthy
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It's also true that idealism can be shallow and obscure truth. In general, it is harder to signal any truth or discern it in social contexts (once again could just be my difficulties with socializing speaking).
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Yes, I'm very open to the idea that, while cynical talk and idealistic talk are both in the same cheap ballpark, cynical talk is cheaper.
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