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It really is kinda cute. I’ve now seen this cycle repeat with 5-6 cohorts of young people coming of age 5-6 years apart, starting with my own. It’s tragicomic that human development paths are so predictable. I’ve tried a few times to influence them. It’s basically impossible.
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The *only* things I’ve seen steer or accelerate the dev path are: 1. Getting the right kind of romantic partner 2. Significant change in geography *and* everyday social network 3. Significant change in source of income
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Working on “educating” people on stuff you’ve picked up 5 minutes ago is a sign of weak convictions. This young man, to the extent he’s not setting up a grift, is not yet radicalized. Frontline evangelism is for the shakily attached. To get those senpai notices for bigger things.
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What radicalizes is a traumatizing *choice* that leaves a visible scar you cannot hide. Good seasoned radical leaders try to arrange opportunities to acquire such scars. It’s not the gang tattoo but the thing you do to get it.
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The Cobra Kai S3 has an excellent example of such an incident: When Hawk is faced with the choice to break the arm of his once-best-friend Dmitri. What happens next? Watch that truly excellent t show to find out 😎
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