That’s a valid point—I suppose there’s no harm as long as one is careful. Allowing any part of your map to gain too much autonomy, however—internalizing a belief-label—is something to avoid. That’s not to say that identity is bad—there’s nothing wrong with being proud that you’re a fan of Lost, or of your sexual orientation, etc. There is, I believe, something wrong with being proud that you’re an atheist/socialist/republican/absurdist/singularitarian (etc.).
wait, what? Please describe the difference between the first acceptable identities and the second not-OK list.
I think you’re confusing the type of grouping or identity with the level of identification. acknowledging membership in a group (unsure about pride, but ignore that for now) is fine. Believing that membership is exclusive and exactly describes you is a mistake.
That’s a valid point—I suppose there’s no harm as long as one is careful. Allowing any part of your map to gain too much autonomy, however—internalizing a belief-label—is something to avoid. That’s not to say that identity is bad—there’s nothing wrong with being proud that you’re a fan of Lost, or of your sexual orientation, etc. There is, I believe, something wrong with being proud that you’re an atheist/socialist/republican/absurdist/singularitarian (etc.).
wait, what? Please describe the difference between the first acceptable identities and the second not-OK list.
I think you’re confusing the type of grouping or identity with the level of identification. acknowledging membership in a group (unsure about pride, but ignore that for now) is fine. Believing that membership is exclusive and exactly describes you is a mistake.