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.
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
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.
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.
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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Probably increases enjoyment 10x but not really. So long as you recognize now-familiar references like “wax on, wax off” or ”crane kick” this show stands on its own.