Second favorite thing about blogging: getting to work out ideas in writing (first favorite was the community. \u00a0When I figure out how to get that back, I’ll be in touch).<\/p>\n
1. \u00a0I love intellectualism. \u00a0Our brains are useful assets, we should use them. \u00a0And just because not everyone can follow what someone is thinking does not mean they are wrong (nor does it mean they are brilliant and misunderstood). \u00a0However, if you can take whatever insights you have, especially if they are esoteric and make them readily accessible, that’s great. \u00a0Especially if you can do it without losing the elegance and completeness of your thoughts. \u00a0Being right is not just good, it’s one of the most important things.<\/p>\n
2. \u00a0Being different is not inherently bad, and may have some inherent value. \u00a0Evolution couldn’t happen without mutation. \u00a0Diversity makes a collective strong. \u00a0I don’t care if you wear funny clothes, talk different, or have obscure hobbies. \u00a0Who am I kidding? \u00a0I think all those things are awesome.<\/p>\n
3. Honesty rules. \u00a0I spent too many miserable years lying about who I was and am to value privacy and secrets over open-ness and honesty.<\/p>\n
4. One should generally assume the best about others’ intentions and attitudes. \u00a0Most people mean well, and we all make mistakes.<\/p>\n
That’s all I really feel like writing on that front at this point. \u00a0This has been a test of Stephen’s RSS broadcast setup on facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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