Independence

I often lament my inability to “fit in” with either of the major circlejerks, but maybe this is a good thing. It means I never stopped thinking for myself.

Most people engage in just enough independent thought to decide which circlejerk they like, then immediately outsource their opinions to the groupthink. All thought terminates, and they slump into the rut they will occupy for the rest of their lives.

I never stop thinking, really, so I don't know if I'll ever have a permanent ideological home.