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merchimerch) wrote2007-02-27 09:19 am
merchimerch) wrote2007-02-27 09:19 am
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17349066/?GT1=9033
this is interesting - it is an article about how narcissism is on the rise. I'm not sure I buy it, but it's fascinating. Of course they blame parenting, but I wonder if it is more complicated than that. Modernity brings with it a focus on individuation - if the self is viewed as individual and unique, as well as somewhat isolated from community, of course people are going to feel like they are "unique snowflakes."
this is interesting - it is an article about how narcissism is on the rise. I'm not sure I buy it, but it's fascinating. Of course they blame parenting, but I wonder if it is more complicated than that. Modernity brings with it a focus on individuation - if the self is viewed as individual and unique, as well as somewhat isolated from community, of course people are going to feel like they are "unique snowflakes."
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I'll agree that human nature includes the impetus to compete/individuate as well as to unite/collectivize/create community. However, I think modernity with all its trappings priviledges concepts of the individual.
That said, this:
"Winning is not life, fighting for third place is"
is brilliant and so very apt.