No kidding!
As someone who has lived through a couple of decades of not being a parent, and having had these conversations with folks who aren’t sure of this decision, these are my perspectives on becoming a parent, or not.
Category: Flawsophy
The illegibility of freedom
The ability to project, and make plans have helped the species to progress. At an individual level, it has had a tremendous impact on how I have lived my life too. I optimised for predictability and efficiency so I could be free, but it turns out that it’s only part of the story.
$ocial Validation
Creators on social media optimise their content for validation and sharing. The next step is monetising this validation beyond the standard “influencer” deals. In parallel, the internet is going after the biggest middleman of all – money!
If it makes me happy…
I tried a deep dive into understanding what would make me happy, and it took me to interesting (and uncomfortable) places. The good news is that I have identified the problem, though I am not yet sure about the solution.
Image and identity
Self image has at least factors affecting it – one’s abilities, and the acknowledgement one seeks. The latter, especially when one understands others don’t see him/her that way. Where does it go from there?