I will just get this video link out of the way upfront in this article, because it is good, and elucidates many things I have written about myself for years, but also, if you think about human community and connection, you will be aware of many points made within here. Still, it’s not bad:
When you speak of “community,” there is actually a lot of nuance you need to use as caveats when using that word. It is weird, but it’s true. Here are some of the big ones:
“Community” is a suitcase word and means something different to almost everyone. For some guys, it means that periodically at a bar or a barber shop, someone talks to them about politics or sports. To some people, it means regular dinner parties with neighbors. To some people, it means 4Chan boards.
Usually when we talk about “community,” the frame is on caring for children (esp…
