I've been thinking about this topic for a while now and wanted to get some feedback from those who've been around the block a few times. Surely there must be a stage after "redpill", no?
It seems that when some men learn uncomfortable truths about the world and where it's heading, it sends them into a negative feedback loop of sorts. Gone are the blissful illusions of our parents and grandparents, signs of societal decline become readily apparent in daily life. Negative thoughts will begin to creep in, how could they not?
Think about the common people of previous generations in the post industrial world, who only received information that was allowed to reach them. Whether right or wrong, the result was the masses living together in some kind of cohesion. The people of today who have the desire to seek out the truth, now have the means to find it, and when they do, find themselves at odds with broader society. The lies upon which the average person's value system is built upon are stripped away, and suddenly you find yourself having fewer things in common with your neighbors, friends, and sometimes even family.
Your mileage may vary, this is written from my own perspective, living in "hostile territory" (a large deep blue city in the US). I also believe that it goes far deeper than left/right politics, that's just a surface level manifestation. In my youth, I found myself on what I now believe to be the wrong end of the political spectrum. Perhaps you're lucky and live in a cohesive, like minded community. Even so, you're still aware of what's going on and still have to contend with the negativity it brings.
As for myself, since I've become aware of this condition that for lack of a better term I will call "post redpill malaise", I've started making a few changes in my behavior and thought process:
1.) Not wasting time and energy ruminating on bad things that I'm already fully aware of and have no control over. This seems to be a big problem that I've noticed in various communities. Day in and day out people will run in circles talking about subjects where everything has already been said, to other people just like them, who really don't need any educating on the matter. Not exactly sure what motivates people to do this, and I've been guilty of it myself, but I've realized this behavior doesn't serve any good purpose. I believe there are consequences to allowing negative thoughts to occupy real estate in your mind without offering/working toward a solution.
2.) Not judging/resenting the bluepilled masses. This was another one I struggled with for a while before realizing it was doing nothing but affecting myself negatively. This was a big problem for me during the covid fiasco. People are blasted 24/7 with propaganda, social engineering, divide and conquer schemes, so it makes sense to me to view them as victims who have the potential to change just as many of us have changed.
3.) Being conscious of when you can influence change and when you can't. You can always make a change in yourself, that much is certain. When it comes to others, instead of wasting your energy trying to shovel $&#% against the tide, hold onto it for when you come across someone who would be receptive, and be smart about it. Start with small things. Try to activate their curiosity. Don't scare them off with level 99 stuff, if you give them a gentle push there's a chance they'll find their own way there in due time.
Anyway, that's my midwit tier bloviation on the subject. Perhaps others have relevant experiences and wisdom to share.
It seems that when some men learn uncomfortable truths about the world and where it's heading, it sends them into a negative feedback loop of sorts. Gone are the blissful illusions of our parents and grandparents, signs of societal decline become readily apparent in daily life. Negative thoughts will begin to creep in, how could they not?
Think about the common people of previous generations in the post industrial world, who only received information that was allowed to reach them. Whether right or wrong, the result was the masses living together in some kind of cohesion. The people of today who have the desire to seek out the truth, now have the means to find it, and when they do, find themselves at odds with broader society. The lies upon which the average person's value system is built upon are stripped away, and suddenly you find yourself having fewer things in common with your neighbors, friends, and sometimes even family.
Your mileage may vary, this is written from my own perspective, living in "hostile territory" (a large deep blue city in the US). I also believe that it goes far deeper than left/right politics, that's just a surface level manifestation. In my youth, I found myself on what I now believe to be the wrong end of the political spectrum. Perhaps you're lucky and live in a cohesive, like minded community. Even so, you're still aware of what's going on and still have to contend with the negativity it brings.
As for myself, since I've become aware of this condition that for lack of a better term I will call "post redpill malaise", I've started making a few changes in my behavior and thought process:
1.) Not wasting time and energy ruminating on bad things that I'm already fully aware of and have no control over. This seems to be a big problem that I've noticed in various communities. Day in and day out people will run in circles talking about subjects where everything has already been said, to other people just like them, who really don't need any educating on the matter. Not exactly sure what motivates people to do this, and I've been guilty of it myself, but I've realized this behavior doesn't serve any good purpose. I believe there are consequences to allowing negative thoughts to occupy real estate in your mind without offering/working toward a solution.
2.) Not judging/resenting the bluepilled masses. This was another one I struggled with for a while before realizing it was doing nothing but affecting myself negatively. This was a big problem for me during the covid fiasco. People are blasted 24/7 with propaganda, social engineering, divide and conquer schemes, so it makes sense to me to view them as victims who have the potential to change just as many of us have changed.
3.) Being conscious of when you can influence change and when you can't. You can always make a change in yourself, that much is certain. When it comes to others, instead of wasting your energy trying to shovel $&#% against the tide, hold onto it for when you come across someone who would be receptive, and be smart about it. Start with small things. Try to activate their curiosity. Don't scare them off with level 99 stuff, if you give them a gentle push there's a chance they'll find their own way there in due time.
Anyway, that's my midwit tier bloviation on the subject. Perhaps others have relevant experiences and wisdom to share.
