Who told you that you were nothing special? The people that would convey such an idea only do it when they're punching up out of dissatisfaction with themselves.
It's not about having knowledge others do not, it's about having a quality that is visibly absent in a majority of the population. Non-conformity. Most people are psychology paralyzed against entertaining thought contrary to the status quo. The TV and their social circle dictates what they are and are not allowed to believe. Non-conformity of thought, coupled with critical analysis and the willingness to admit when you're (frequently) wrong is unique. It's significance should not be downplayed.
You are assuming a level of authority which does not exist. I can see through your words into your motivations and unbeknownst to you they are not your own.
We are nothing special. Conspiracy theorists think of themselves as the new gnostics.
Who told you that you were nothing special? The people that would convey such an idea only do it when they're punching up out of dissatisfaction with themselves.
You're misunderstanding. Point being, don't think you're special because you have some knowledge that others lack, because you're not.
Besides, the people here, including me, are wrong as often as they are correct.
It's not about having knowledge others do not, it's about having a quality that is visibly absent in a majority of the population. Non-conformity. Most people are psychology paralyzed against entertaining thought contrary to the status quo. The TV and their social circle dictates what they are and are not allowed to believe. Non-conformity of thought, coupled with critical analysis and the willingness to admit when you're (frequently) wrong is unique. It's significance should not be downplayed.
Suppression of cognitive dissonance is a rare character trait. I agree it is something special
Non-conformity means nothing, it could be a hinderance or a help, depending on the topic and the time period.
Critical thinking is indeed in short supply, but that's always been the case, as the mob after Socrates attests.
You are assuming a level of authority which does not exist. I can see through your words into your motivations and unbeknownst to you they are not your own.
I'm not assuming anything, I'm merely observing.