“Questions like “Is this normal?” or “Am I weird?” reveal how deeply the concept of being “normal” is embedded in the subconscious of the ordinary majority. They don’t mean “Is this ordinary?” or “Am I a product of a photocopy?” when they ask these things, of course. In fact, they are not even consciously trying to conform to norms, even if their words might suggest otherwise. It is simply that they have internalized the association of the word “normal” with the idea of “good.” GoodnessNormalGoodConformityNormAssimilationNormalityColonizationNormativityNormativeness Author:Sov8840
“Not everyone can see the deeper dimensions lying behind things. Because they were not born with that eye. Their eyes were not designed for such usage. It is not the majority but always the minority who possess the ability to “see," perhaps only one person out of a thousand.” SeeingIgnoranceNormalOrdinaryBlindnessNormRarityRareHerd MentalityDeviance Author:Sov8840
“Any judgment born of collective agreement is, by nature, arbitrary, no matter how widely it is accepted.” JudgmentNormNormalityCollective ConsciousnessHerd MentalityCollectiveCollectivityHerdHerd BehaviorNormative Author:Sov8840
“Language has been weaponized in modern societies not just to communicate but to control thought. Terms like “success,” “confidence,” “normal,” “mental health,” or “self-improvement” are presented as universally desirable, but these words are saturated with invisible assumptions. When people use these terms, they are not merely communicating ideas but also adhering to a predefined set of beliefs and norms. For example, to say one is “successful” is not simply to express achievement but to buy into the societal belief that success is tied to specific metrics like wealth or social status. To use such language is already to submit to the ideology behind it.” ValuesLanguageThoughtIdeologyCensorshipNormMind ControlNormalityFree ThoughtNewspeak Author:Sov8840
“There exists a culture shared even by those who are dissatisfied with mass culture, and it is among the most dangerous precisely because it is dazzling—deceptive. It is a culture that belongs to those who are "dissatisfied with the world as it is." This manifests in the following ways: They still carry a certain belief and hope in humanity. If they suffer, they might dream that their suffering will one day “be heard by everyone.” Through their works, they may fantasize about becoming popular. They might romanticize the psychiatric term "trauma." They might aim to "fix and recover" things or people. They might set their minds on leaving a "meaningful impact" and become activists. They might frequently “discuss” on philosophy forums. They might be aiming at “dark vibes.” They might cling to mottos like “forever alone.” They might refer to themselves as "just a random book lover.” They might have interests in “just some random weird stuff.” They might still be screaming into the void. They might try to “prove their depth” publicly. They might refer to themselves as "lost souls" to the point of weariness, even internalizing this very term—coined by the system to reduce by classifying them—implying a form of domesticated rebellion. And so on. These supposed outsiders are actually on the inside, worshipping at the altar of visibility, validation, and vague worldly hope. Their beliefs—“art-as-cure,” “literature-as-refuge,” “activism-as-purpose”—are not radical to the point of exile but packaged and predictable. They don't reject the system; they only ask to be understood within its boundaries. They weep, but with an eye to applause. They write, but always with a publisher in mind. They compose, but just to make money. They mourn, but only to be noticed. They claim detachment, but still speak as if begging to be liked and heard. They imagine themselves as “wild,” but only within the categories that subcultures and language allow. After all, there are two ends to the ruins: on one end, these kinds of “loners” who are still tied to conventional wisdom; and on the other, the utterly unknown, mystic, cosmic, and free spirits who have transcended everything human.” CultureRebellionCollapseConventionalNormAlienationOutsiderSubcultureHomogeneityCommodification Author:Sov8840
“...and once people start to believe in these categories, their imagination becomes domesticated. Since capitalism doesn't only shape lives but also identities, they begin to critique themselves using the system’s own logic—feeling guilt for not being “productive,” anxiety for not being “attractive,” or shame for not being “confident and sociable.” ValuesInfluenceIdentityCapitalismUnconsciousNormNormalityColonizationSelf HateAbsorbtion Author:Sov8840
“Normal people have nothing to forget, for they never even possess the ability to form memories—because they do not have an inner life to begin with.” NormalMemoryNormInner LifeNormalityInner WorldSuperficialityHollownessNormativityNormative Author:Sov8840
“As long as society continues to regard views that contradict the majority not as expressions of reality but merely as “different perspectives,” it will not mature.” RealitySocietyPerspectiveNormalMaturityConformityNormDifferenceNormalityDeviance Author:Sov8840