Every brilliant jerk is trying to use their brilliance (which they have control over via study, practice, etc...) to offset their jerkiness (which they have no control over, childhood wounds, etc...)https://twitter.com/a_yawning_cat/status/1336532186430722050 …
These two models can mix. Nassim Taleb for example is followed by some b/c of his "strength" at bullying pseudo-intellectuals. To the point where even people who dislike his philosophy will still read his stuff. Famous actors similarly, are role models for many.
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Distance to "Center" can also be a hierarchy of value with. E.g. status/popularity hierarchies. This hierarchy is special since it's not rooted in external standards like say a scientist/pianist/fighter-pilot. It's "fashionable" (though not arbitrary)
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When energy is directed from Top stable hierarchies to intrinsically more ephemeral Center stable hierarchies, you gain flexibility at the cost of constant anxiety.https://twitter.com/a_yawning_cat/status/1336439370648186880 …
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Took a break to wash the dishes and now I have no idea where I was going with this.
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