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niche criticism but it's odd when people realize the contradictory nature of self and then think plurality will help the situation
feels like you've misunderstood and underestimated the contradictory nature of self, multiplying the problem won't get you anywhere
criticisms like these need to be whispered though, since while it's more frustrating to watch them give another bad answer to the same question, they kind of are the vanguard for grappling with the question at all. sometimes requires reluctant solidarity
see also: poly and neos (trans more broadly)
for whatever reason the more ideational (think socialist, philosophical) disagreements garner less sympathy from me. i have inklings of theories but it might be good to wait a bit before writing them out
"for intellectuals, unswerving isolation is the only form in which they can vouchsafe a measure of solidarity."
i wouldn't call myself one of those mr adorno but i feel u bestie