one thing i think has really taken a hold of the world in recent years is a general sense of not just hopelessness, but of nihilism. that being said, i would be lying if i said i couldn't relate to the young men mentioned in the article about "gooning". as someone on the spectrum, i do wonder how many of those same young men are. i wouldn't be surprised if it was many
true. but it's very difficult to get out of a comfort zone and socialize with real women and very, very easy to get stuck in a hole and stay there, even if a part of yourself doesn't want to. some might see those guys and think of them as losers, but i empathize with them.
this stuff worries me so much, not just for these people but for myself as well. this all still feels so new, but how much longer will it go on? will people eventually come around to dumbing down their phones? or will society and technology continue at this same pace and fashion? what will become of the gooners in 50 years? for as helpful as it is to identify the many aspects of this problem, we seem to be in desperate need of answers. Another thought-provoking essay as always.
One of the most depressing things I’ve read all week… nice
one thing i think has really taken a hold of the world in recent years is a general sense of not just hopelessness, but of nihilism. that being said, i would be lying if i said i couldn't relate to the young men mentioned in the article about "gooning". as someone on the spectrum, i do wonder how many of those same young men are. i wouldn't be surprised if it was many
I think you’re probably right! It is, at very least, widely populated by men who struggle socially. It’s predatory, in that way.
true. but it's very difficult to get out of a comfort zone and socialize with real women and very, very easy to get stuck in a hole and stay there, even if a part of yourself doesn't want to. some might see those guys and think of them as losers, but i empathize with them.
this stuff worries me so much, not just for these people but for myself as well. this all still feels so new, but how much longer will it go on? will people eventually come around to dumbing down their phones? or will society and technology continue at this same pace and fashion? what will become of the gooners in 50 years? for as helpful as it is to identify the many aspects of this problem, we seem to be in desperate need of answers. Another thought-provoking essay as always.