Being any sort of public person today is obviously insanely corrosive to your sanity unless you're extremely well-insulated.
I'm wondering to what extent this is cultural and not a human constant, though. The Romans were another winner takes all culture with ludicrous standards.
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Which kind(s) of insulation are you thinking most about - psychological, communication barriers, physical?
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Fiscal, legal, social, physical, metaphysical, spiritual... it's a package deal. These people don't breathe the same air we do.
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Oh, so public like *big* public figures? Hmm, I'm not sure the super-insulation of rarefied air isn't just as corrosive to sanity. I'd almost bet the other way, that staying connected is the better chance.
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Addressed here:
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(Should probably mention that being enclaved off from the general public is its own form of trap, albeit not of the same type.)
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Oh, now that makes more sense. I had been thinking "public" more like being authentic on twitter dot com
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I mean, I do think that's also dangerous. People make alts for a reason, right?