Today I realized I’ll probably never climb the corporate ladder because I place a high value on epistemic honesty across all social contexts. I almost never alter my tone, play political games, or act performative. Most hierarchical social structures require some form of affectation, which is fundamentally at odds with who I am.
Even though I know we have to speak to judges differently than peers, or to a VP differently than teammates, it still makes me feel horrible. It’s so at odds with who I am, that it even gets me into trouble in professional contexts. I once left a job because my VP told me I had to “play the game” to succeed. I can’t fully silence that discomfort.
It feels like some sort of character flaw, but I’m cool with it. The irony of this post isn’t lost on me.
Not me betting on crypto markets on Kalshi while reading a study on how online gambling is deteriorating our society. Oops 😭
Jerome Powell’s response to the current administration is a defining moment in today’s political climate.
I’d encourage everyone to watch the video and judge his stance for themselves.
An argument I came across recently that really chapped my ass was: “Well, you shouldn’t have asked if you were going to get upset.” This kind of response deflects from the actual issue and dismisses the very real emotions that come with difficult conversations.
If someone gets into a car accident, you wouldn’t say, “Well, you shouldn’t have been driving. Only people who drive get into accidents.”
People are allowed to have hard conversations knowing there’s a risk of discomfort. Being upset is part of human nature.
As I venture further into the IndieWeb, I become more interested in some of its principles and practices. Today, I purchased corey.social (how the hell was this even available?), set up my own Bluesky PDS (Personal Data Server), and hooked up cross-posting for true POSSE.
This first POSSE post is a big ole “fuck you” to billion dollar social media giants.
