The Compiled Rugged Individualist Conversation

[Doktor Howl]

Where to post it?

Nigel started a thread for it here : http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php/topic,34931.0.html

Thanks!

[Cardinal Pizza Deliverance.]

Where to post it?

Nigel started a thread for it here : http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php/topic,34931.0.html

Thanks!

Yup. I've been trying to think of something to write for it, but I think my idea needs to percolate a bit longer.

[Pæs]

The Paes screeching in the OP, is that fair game for marginalia? It wasn't clear from the thread who actually wrote it.

Feel free to use any of that screeching however you like.

[Q. G. Pennyworth]

The Paes screeching in the OP, is that fair game for marginalia? It wasn't clear from the thread who actually wrote it.

Feel free to use any of that screeching however you like.

WOOOOOO!

[Pæs]

I've become fascinated with Asch's conformity experiments and the interesting results that people in Japan and Britain, countries which are (for good reason) widely thought of as more communally-oriented, scored significantly lower for conformity than Americans on those experiments. It creates a sort of "Individualism Paradox" in which those who consider themselves most fiercely individualistic, when put to the test, are actually more conforming, possibly because of a sense of insecurity resulting from their disconnection from community.

This makes me want to put together a PSA warning Rugged Individualists that their primate brain is conspiring against their individualism because it thinks its lineage entitles it to an opinion on survival.

[Pæs]

LEARN TO RECOGNISE THE WARNING SIGNS BEFORE YOU GET ASSIMILATED INTO A COMMUNITY.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I've become fascinated with Asch's conformity experiments and the interesting results that people in Japan and Britain, countries which are (for good reason) widely thought of as more communally-oriented, scored significantly lower for conformity than Americans on those experiments. It creates a sort of "Individualism Paradox" in which those who consider themselves most fiercely individualistic, when put to the test, are actually more conforming, possibly because of a sense of insecurity resulting from their disconnection from community.

This makes me want to put together a PSA warning Rugged Individualists that their primate brain is conspiring against their individualism because it thinks its lineage entitles it to an opinion on survival.

Oh shit I would LOVE to see that!

[Pæs]

I'm considering whether satirising the Rugged Individualist with a group/website that puts out advice on Rugged Individualism might be worthwhile.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I'm considering whether satirising the Rugged Individualist with a group/website that puts out advice on Rugged Individualism might be worthwhile.

Ohhhh my god. If you have time for such a project, YES. I would definitely contribute.

[Pæs]

I am also tempted, as well as somewhat confused, by what "The Bitter Tea Party" would look like.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I am also tempted, as well as somewhat confused, by what "The Bitter Tea Party" would look like.

Oh, that IS a good question.

[Doktor Howl]

I am also tempted, as well as somewhat confused, by what "The Bitter Tea Party" would look like.

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[Cainad (dec.)]

I am also tempted, as well as somewhat confused, by what "The Bitter Tea Party" would look like.

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Yes, with more stars-and-stripes and the words "We The People" in large Gothic print in the background.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I am also tempted, as well as somewhat confused, by what "The Bitter Tea Party" would look like.

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Yes, with more stars-and-stripes and the words "We The People" in large Gothic print in the background.

It needs to happen. Facebook page?

[Pæs]

This thing needs to be bumped every now and then until we're in a position to run with it.