Why Phox Became A Doktor: A Rant Addressed To Transhumans

[Phox]

There are many reasons to become a Doktor. It is not always a choice. Sometimes, the Horror comes to you. And that's how it happened with me. And it was because I was talking to people like YOU. Yes, there is nothing so horrific  as suddenly hearing the words of a person turn into bleats and guttural animal noises. It's rather disconcerting. Especially for a linguist.

But I eventually got over it. And came to be able to actually comprehend the inane drivel once again. But now, even though it was comprehensible, it still wasn't anything more than the sounds of a trapped animal.

Plato said that people are political animals, and they thrive on the organization and comforts of society. But he also thought that being molested by your teacher was a good educational experience. 

No, Mr. Plato, I am afraid that people want nothing more than to be away from society. "To do their own thing", as one might say. Hey, sure, great. You go do your own thing. Die of exposure so the world will have one less idiot. Do it en masse, so the world will have 6 billion less idiots.

Humanity is, and never was, a species of Order. As if it weren't obvious, the Homo sapiens is a creature of Disorder. And there is a place for that. However, as Heracles discovered, if you poke Eris, she just grows. I'm going to poke Eris. I'm going to poke my hate gland. I'm going to become a Doktor. And that is what I did.

Thanks for reminding me why it is that i am what I am today. Not that I needed  any reminding, but the reinforcement is nice. And just remember, you are the reason people like me exist.

[Adios]

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[Phox]

Oh, how I hate those people. They won't even understand what I'm talking about. That's somewhat deliberate, but it can be pieced together, with a little understanding. My one comment so far has been "I like the phrase 'poke someone's hate gland'". Good times.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Oh, how I hate those people. They won't even understand what I'm talking about. That's somewhat deliberate, but it can be pieced together, with a little understanding. My one comment so far has been "I like the phrase 'poke someone's hate gland'". Good times.

Phox, (not to circlejerk, but) one of the depressing things about being here is that you get used to talking to humans who are much, much, much smarter than most other humans, and it raises your expectations. Then you go back to the real world and have to deal with people who pat themselves on the back for their cleverness, but are actually barely capable of simple addition. Let alone critical analysis.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Oh, and by "smarter" I don't mean "score higher on IQ tests", I mean, "more critical, questioning, and analytical".

[Requia ☣]

Oh, how I hate those people. They won't even understand what I'm talking about. That's somewhat deliberate, but it can be pieced together, with a little understanding. My one comment so far has been "I like the phrase 'poke someone's hate gland'". Good times.

Phox, (not to circlejerk, but) one of the depressing things about being here is that you get used to talking to humans who are much, much, much smarter than most other humans, and it raises your expectations. Then you go back to the real world and have to deal with people who pat themselves on the back for their cleverness, but are actually barely capable of simple addition. Let alone critical analysis.

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[Phox]

Oh, how I hate those people. They won't even understand what I'm talking about. That's somewhat deliberate, but it can be pieced together, with a little understanding. My one comment so far has been "I like the phrase 'poke someone's hate gland'". Good times.

Phox, (not to circlejerk, but) one of the depressing things about being here is that you get used to talking to humans who are much, much, much smarter than most other humans, and it raises your expectations. Then you go back to the real world and have to deal with people who pat themselves on the back for their cleverness, but are actually barely capable of simple addition. Let alone critical analysis.

Oh, I know, Nigel. That's the funny thing, because these people are under the impression that they are a group like that. It's fucking ridiculous. It's one thing to deal with stupid people. Pseudo-intellectual people far below the average, however... bah, their not worth the hate.