A Personal Reflection on Online Political Indoctrination and the Value of Questioning
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Published on November 21, 2024
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A personal reflection on being influenced by online leftist communities (Reddit and Lemmy) regarding corporate power and government regulation, while grappling with uncertainty about career direction and a growing appreciation for philosophical thinking and asking "why."
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The funniest thing is that after a few months of studying, I still don't know what I want to do.
What I have learned is that I like to think about things. Not that I think about thinking (I'm not Plato), but that I like to ask 'why?' a lot, even when it's inappropriate.
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