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Originally Posted by Halx
It's all about putting your own little stamp on the world so people will think you're clever, resourceful and rebellious.
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Interesting subject.
I'd agree, and add: But whats wrong with that? Who doesn't like feeling these things? Even if your none of them, can one deny the thrill of 'feeling' like them? Rebellion might be seen as one of the foundations of individuality, of creativity. Not necessarily 'destructive' rebellion. Maybe, having a solution to a problem that seems atypical - be it artistic, criminal, sexual, legal, educational, musical, etc.
For all the drain on individuality, the 'rat race', large faceless crowds, the internet, shopping malls, mass transportation, crowded neighborhoods, etc. there is a life-affirming rush to feeling 'unique', no matter how fleeting or genuine. Just my .02 cents...