For a greater good
Much of the seduction community theories and applications were developed on the foundation of evolutionary biology, granted we are products of the selfish gene, sperm wars, red queen,... I contend that magnanimity, selflessness, and a desire to serve a greater purpose, for the pack, the humanity, are worthwhile causes. Many people derided Mystery for getting "AMOG" by Conan on the Late Night Show. Many of these people missed something profound that Mystery said.
Day in and day out, whether at work or at play, someone will ask me if I saw this on TV or heard this on radio (I'm also guilty of this myself), no one seemed to bring up interesting subjects they had just discussed in propria persona with their loved ones, or with someone they care about. Now, we have youtube, myspace, email, text message, and this blog included, to build as communication barriers. We are suspended in our own lacunae, walled off and isolated from each other. No wonder we have an epidemic of depression (yes, 30% of Americans are on some type of anti-depressant), and a whole panoply of stress-related illnesses. Instead of trying to network and connect with each other through these myriads of communication channels, we all should get back to the fundamental human communication channel, face-to-face, going to meet (yes, NOT meat) market to talk with each other!
This is what was profound about what Mystery said in his interview. Yes, there were moments when both Mystery and Conan were obviously jockeying for power and playful bantering. What Mystery said was true, we all need to get out of the house to meet other people; rather than holing up at home, reading seduction forums or going on chats to discuss the finer points of DHV spikes vs. DLV pits, or how to FDQ that isn't a NEG, or whether someone is clowning or peacocking,...
This all crystallized in my mind when I was thinking about the recent tragedy, whether that kid was schizophrenic, we don't know and it doesn't matter, he was a loner. We are, by product of evolution, pack animals; we have this innate need to be part of a group. In fact, this is what is driving many guys into the community and especially ones who populate their forums. However, that isn't enough. We also need to go out and truly reconnect with humanity. The whole b.s. about disconnecting from the matrix is simply wrong. Those who are learning about seduction techniques are not above and beyond an average normal lay person. In fact, these people who are learning these techniques are basically taking a remedial course in becoming normal.
In addition to plugging back into the matrix, the humanity, I think we also need to spend time thinking of how we can contribute back. Not just to serve our selfish need of stroking our own ego or leaving our legacy whether through reproduction or not, we should live each day not just for ourselves but have a purpose, in some ways, of contributing back to humanity. Thanks to Tyler D's post for the inspiration.
1 comment:
I like the analogy of unplugging from the matrix. As I understand it, it is saying that people the way people have been living their lives socially doesn't have to stay the same. In fact, there is a whole dynamic that they are unaware of in which they can actively take part and learn! However, as you said, this does not make someone better than your average person, it just enables them to attain the life they want.
As far as needing to have a purpose in life, I completely agree. Insofar as what it should be, that is personal and completely relative to each person. Rule of thumb is that it should make you want to live life, challenge you, and have even greater rewards. Good post, interesting stuff.
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