… this can actually shift their self-concept from “would-be hero” to “self-identified villain”
which is bad, generally
at best, identifying as a villain doesn’t make you actually do anything unethical, but it makes you less effective, because you preemptively “brace” for hostility from others instead of confidently attracting allies
at worst, it makes you lean into legitimately villainous behavior
Sounds like it’s time for a reboot of the ol’ “join the dark side” essay.
I want to register in advance, I have qualms I’d be interested in talking about. (I think they are at least one level more interesting than the obvious ones, and my relationship with them is probably at least one level more interesting than the obvious relational stance)
Sounds like it’s time for a reboot of the ol’ “join the dark side” essay.
I want to register in advance, I have qualms I’d be interested in talking about. (I think they are at least one level more interesting than the obvious ones, and my relationship with them is probably at least one level more interesting than the obvious relational stance)