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fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Silicon Canals

Ever feel like you're playing a character in your own life? Like you're constantly adjusting your personality based on who's in the room, what they might think, or what seems "acceptable" at the moment? I spent years doing exactly that. Morphing into whatever version of myself I thought would get the most approval, the least conflict, or the best opportunities. It was exhausting, and worse, I started losing track of who I actually was beneath all those masks.
Mental health
Psychology
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

An Emersonian Guide to Ridding Yourself of Collective Illusions

Collective illusions occur when widely shared opinions remain privately held due to fear, undermining democracy and individual well-being until people recognize the majority view.
Arts
fromColossal
6 months ago

'Where's Waldo?' Meets Sarcastic, Dystopian Visions in Ben Tolman's Elaborate Ink Drawings

Ben Tolman's intricate ink scenes portray faceless crowds and architectural labyrinths that critique technological dependence, social conformity, and disconnection with dark humor.
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