I don't think these people in the HN thread are trying to convert you and make you accept Watts, I think they want to understand what isn't resonating and how.
I myself found Watts helpful a few years ago, but I got a little tired of what I perceived as his egotism and how he sort of defends selfishness. I imagine some of the issues in his personal life vaguely alluded to in this thread overlap with that. Still an interesting character.
I think it's probably dangerous to go "all in" with a guy like Watts. Seems like it would put you vulnerable to a personality cult. He has things to say and he's flawed.
Asking for an elaboration is not a disagreement (or an agreement) with your position — or any position.
If that was worth incrementing the counter, I wonder about the first three. There's a large, large delta between "can you elaborate" and "advertising."
Stamp01|3 years ago
asveikau|3 years ago
I myself found Watts helpful a few years ago, but I got a little tired of what I perceived as his egotism and how he sort of defends selfishness. I imagine some of the issues in his personal life vaguely alluded to in this thread overlap with that. Still an interesting character.
I think it's probably dangerous to go "all in" with a guy like Watts. Seems like it would put you vulnerable to a personality cult. He has things to say and he's flawed.
q7xvh97o2pDhNrh|3 years ago
If that was worth incrementing the counter, I wonder about the first three. There's a large, large delta between "can you elaborate" and "advertising."