You owe me. You insulted me. You are in debt. To me. I own you.
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“Dijkstra almost laughs: The droid sounds offended—or eager to be offended. So he just says, “Well, I guess we’re all rivals in the end, aren’t we? Competition makes the world go ’round.”
Anthony O’Neill
Out of rivalry.
AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.
Me: Why would people people have an eagerness to be offended?
ChatGPT (jan23):
It is not accurate to say that people have an “eagerness” to be offended, but rather that people may perceive certain actions or statements as offensive because they feel that their personal beliefs, values or identities are being disrespected or marginalized. People’s reactions to perceived offense vary, and it can be influenced by their personal experiences, background and context.
Individuals may also feel offended when they perceive a perceived threat to their own or to a group’s well-being, security, or dignity. This can be particularly true for marginalized groups who have historically faced discrimination, oppression, or mistreatment. They may be more sensitive to language or actions that they perceive as perpetuating these negative stereotypes or discrimination.
Additionally, when people feel offended, it may also be a sign of a lack of understanding, empathy, or respect for others and their perspectives. It’s important to understand that different people have different experiences, beliefs and values and what one person finds offensive may not be the same for others. It’s important to have open and respectful dialogue to understand the different perspectives and try to find common ground.
Me: But that was not my question. If people would be eager to be offended. List me the reasons why that would be.
ChatGPT (jan23):
If people were to have an “eagerness” to be offended, it could be for a variety of reasons, some of which could include:
- Attention-seeking: Some individuals may seek out offense in order to gain attention or validation from others. This could be for personal gain, such as to feel important or to gain sympathy, or for a political or social cause.
- Sense of superiority: Some individuals may find offense in order to feel superior to others, by pointing out the perceived flaws or mistakes of others they feel they are better than them.
- Self-victimization: Some individuals may seek out offense in order to play the role of a victim and to gain sympathy or support from others.
- Validation of beliefs: Some individuals may seek out offense in order to validate their own beliefs or to prove that they are right, and that others are wrong.
- A feeling of empowerment: Some individuals may seek out offense in order to feel powerful and in control, by being able to influence the behavior of others.
It’s important to note that these reasons are not unique to individuals, and that some of these reasons may be present in certain groups or communities, and not in others. Also, it’s important to note that this “eagerness” to be offended is not a healthy behavior and it can lead to a lack of understanding, empathy and respect for others and their perspectives.
Me: What about putting others in a kind of imaginary debt to get a kinda repayment?
ChatGPT (jan23):
Using the idea of putting others in an “imaginary debt” to gain a “repayment” could be a manipulative tactic used by some individuals. It could involve creating a false sense of obligation in others, by making them feel guilty or indebted to the person, without any real moral or legal justification. This could be done in order to gain a specific benefit, such as money, favors, or power over others.
This type of manipulation is not healthy, it can be considered as a form of emotional abuse, and it can create an unhealthy dynamic in relationships, where one person is always in a position of power and the other is always in a position of obligation.
It’s important to recognize and avoid manipulative behaviors, and to have healthy and respectful relationships with others, based on mutual trust, understanding and consent.
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Extra:
There are a few concepts related to insult that might be worth mentioning. One is that insult can be used as a tool to assert power or control over others. Another is that insult can be used as a form of communication. Insult can be used to communicate a negative opinion or to convey a negative attitude.
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List of books:
- “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure” by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt (2018)
- “The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations” by Christopher Lasch (1979)
- “The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement” by David Brooks (2011)
- “The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime” by Adrian Raine (2013)
- “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion” by Jonathan Haidt (2012)
List of documentaries:
- “The Great Hack” (2019)
- “The Social Dilemma” (2020)
- “Terms and Conditions May Apply” (2013)
- “Hot Girls Wanted” (2015)
- “The Century of the Self” (2002)
List of movies:
- “The Truman Show” (1998)
- “Inception” (2010)
- “The Matrix” (1999)
- “Her” (2013)
- “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004)
List of series:
- “Black Mirror” (2011-2019)
- “Westworld” (2016-present)
- “The Handmaid’s Tale” (2017-present)
- “The Crown” (2016-present)
- “Stranger Things” (2016-present)
List of songs:
- “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel (1964)
- “Lies” by Marina and the Diamonds (2012)
- “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G. (1997)
- “Fake Happy” by Paramore (2017)
- “Fake Love” by BTS (2016)
List of artworks:
- “Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird” by Frida Kahlo (1940)
- “The Scream” by Edvard Munch (1893)
- “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso (1937)
- “Campbell’s Soup Cans” by Andy Warhol (1962)
- “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dalí (1931)
List of podcasts:
- “Hidden Brain” by Shankar Vedantam
- “The Ezra Klein Show” by Vox
- “Stuff You Should Know” by iHeartRadio
- “Revisionist History” by Malcolm Gladwell
- “99% Invisible” by Roman Mars
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