I see two outcomes usually in the rationalist community:
- those who can manipulate language enough to justify their behavior and can then manipulate others
- those who modify their behavior and usually have some kind of mental breakdown because of internal conflicts
To me it is a predator-prey abusive LARP that got out of scope and feeds on fragile people looking for sense in their lives. Just look at how new comers are hazed and tested when they come on their forums and discords and what not.
> To me it is a predator-prey abusive LARP that got out of scope and feeds on fragile people looking for sense in their lives. Just look at how new comers are hazed and tested when they come on their forums and discords and what not
Yeah I think this is exactly what it is. The most eloquent charlatans end up roping in people who are lost or looking for meaning.
It’s always interesting to think how much self awareness the leaders have. Do they drink their own kool-aid or they laughing to themselves while they pouring the next dose for the others?
To me it is a predator-prey abusive LARP that got out of scope and feeds on fragile people looking for sense in their lives. Just look at how new comers are hazed and tested when they come on their forums and discords and what not.