posting this in the first place is an act of humility dripping with self-reflection. the overwhelming majority of people in similar circumstances fail to understand themselves or their lot so well. i think you're missing the mark here.
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here I think weβll have to agree to disagree - I donβt doubt the thread resonated w others in /similar/ situations, but judging by the QTs and replies it came off as highly out-of-touch to those in much less fortunate circumstances
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i don't get this take, so it's useful to hear why you think there wasn't self reflection in the way he talked about his emotional response. do you think he should not disclose his feelings or his circumstance?
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so I /do/ think there was self-reflection, the sentiment of βmy parents give me money and I feel guiltyβ is not unfamiliar, and also what a lot of the pro-QC takes seem to espouse - itβs a relatable feeling
itβs the exact $$ amount that I think caused such a βbro wtfβ moment
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part of it again comes from putting his thoughts on a public forum - this couldβve been on a private alt, in therapy, in a journal
however, it was posted publically, where you canβt control who sees what
$100k is an absurd, life-changing amount of wealth to ~99% of ppl
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this is in addition to mentions of his parents also putting up shy of $200k for his degree from MIT, which should really make him employable right out the gate
itβs the mix of public tweets + big $$ that comes off highly unaware of oneβs audience that is likely not as lucky
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i can understand the motivation of those who are upset, but it strikes me as a shame to attempt to censor someone who is talking openly and vulnerably about their feelings. this response is a shame, especially where it comes from people who claim to encourage that kind of thing.
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Iβm not trying to censor QC, and I hope Iβm not coming off that way either
if anything, my message is to read the room next time - not every detail need be spelled out in public
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instead of mentioning $100k, he couldβve said he was gifted βa ridiculous amount of money, life-changing, a down payment for manyβ and still kept the thread to his feelings of resentment and guilt
making the number real makes it material makes it a glaring example of inequality
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he said he considered this, and it strikes me as if he would feel it were dishonest to not disclose merely because that would make it more real.
i imagine he feels a great deal of pressure to hide himself in ways that we should all appreciate, even if we wish we had his problem.
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yeah i did consider this and i'm still glad i said the exact amount
may I ask why? is it just a brutal honesty kinda thing?
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