Hi @xanoxt! I'm following you too, now. I was really floored by your piece on The Rum Diaries. Though I haven't seen the movie, I am surprised they chose the chaff over the wheat. That makes me want to read the book, though.

On "us vs. them" I definitely agree with you that there's a biological origin to it. I often think human behavior is predominantly unconscious though, as you point out, it doesn't have to be. At least not nearly so much. I'm curious about mastermind groups and every type of intentional conscious choice-making. In the last few years, I have isolated myself from society semi-intentionally and am now feeling a stir to connect on my own terms, which is a little scary, but more like a very internal adventure. I'll be curious to read more about your travels! Well met, @xanoxt!