“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
“...and they absorb the world shaped by these, "constructing" their thoughts, feelings, words, actions, identity, and beliefs accordingly. Which means they will think in the same way, feel the same things, use the same words, do the same actions, have the same identity, and carry the same beliefs as the rest of the society.” CommonInfluenceIdentityOrdinaryUnconsciousAssimilationNormalityHerd MentalityNormativeAbsorbtion Author:Sov8840
“...and they absorb the world shaped by these, "constructing" their thoughts, feelings, words, actions, identity, and beliefs accordingly, which means they will think in the same way, feel the same things, use the same words, do the same actions, have the same identity, and carry the same beliefs as the rest of society.” CommonInfluenceIdentityNormalOrdinaryUnconsciousAssimilationNormalityHerd MentalityNormative 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
“People are led to believe they possess freedom of expression simply because they are allowed to say whatever they please. At first glance, this indeed seems true: one may share offensive jokes, hurl profanities, circulate crude memes, ridicule religion, express rage outbursts, swear at others, or indulge in bizarre fantasies. Yet all of this unfolds within an invisible cage—a system of rules dressed as liberty. The moment someone speaks of suicide, rape, or other "sensitive" subjects—not to promote them, but simply to confront them—their words are flagged, erased, and their presence diminished. Even the very words “suicide” or “rape” are censored with asterisks. The crime lies not in intent but in utterance. Likewise, should someone express a worldview too deviant from that of mass society, their account may be silenced under vague accusations: “spam,” “harm,” “hate speech,” or “misinformation.” FreedomExpressionInternetCensorshipFree SpeechModernityNormalityCensoringDevianceCensor 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
“...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
“The default digital world tone is one of hyperactive friendliness, artificial empathy, emoji-based validation, dopamine-rich feedback loops, toxic positivity, and veiled cruelty. They assume communication is always good, that speaking is a virtue, and that interaction is life. Because they know nothing.” InternetSocial MediaDigitalInteractionModernityNormalitySlangArtificialityInternet CultureDigitality 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