Yes, I often feel like I am the only sane person in the room. My friends and family can't/won't understand my perspectives, so i often come off as mean or crazy.
Being angry all the time will take a toll on you, we all need a reprieve every once in a while. Unplugging from everything, especially from my phone, provides me with substantial relief and helps me to re-center myself and bring my goals into better focus.
I agree it's nice to have a real life community of like minded people, and I have such a group that gets together.
My concern is our tendency for confirmation bias and insulation into a bubble of our own that skews perception of reality.
Nonsense and far out views come from all directions, but I want to remain grounded in reality, as uncomfortable and challenging as that can be sometimes.
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