Anti-intellectualism is fading slowly, but is still prominent in many mainstream areas and it pisses me off.
The idea that not caring to get involved in politics makes you unpatriotic. Also the idea that showing any kind of patriotism means you're an idiot. I don't care for politics, but I do care for my country regardless. Neither of those facts makes me an anarchist or an idiot.
The idea that happy, optimistic people are stupid while bitter, cynical people are smart. I hate talking to hyper-cynical people who doubt everything and hate everyone and always assume the worst of everything, which is unfortunate because 70% of the internet seems to be like this. Cynicism is a useful trait in comedy, but in real social interactions it makes you depressing, boring, and annoying. And being a cynic doesn't make you smart; a cynical person is just as easy to fool as an optimist.
Also the notion that being a loner who doesn't talk much means I'm unhappy. I'm not unhappy, in fact I quite enjoy my life. Please stop trying to force change on me, because THAT makes me unhappy.
The idea that not caring to get involved in politics makes you unpatriotic. Also the idea that showing any kind of patriotism means you're an idiot. I don't care for politics, but I do care for my country regardless. Neither of those facts makes me an anarchist or an idiot.
The idea that happy, optimistic people are stupid while bitter, cynical people are smart. I hate talking to hyper-cynical people who doubt everything and hate everyone and always assume the worst of everything, which is unfortunate because 70% of the internet seems to be like this. Cynicism is a useful trait in comedy, but in real social interactions it makes you depressing, boring, and annoying. And being a cynic doesn't make you smart; a cynical person is just as easy to fool as an optimist.
Also the notion that being a loner who doesn't talk much means I'm unhappy. I'm not unhappy, in fact I quite enjoy my life. Please stop trying to force change on me, because THAT makes me unhappy.