signal.

i think most of the what people do is only beacuse they want to signal something to something.

• no one is truly altruistic. we are all virtue signaling or success signaling.
• people engage in virtue signaling to project an image of moral superiority, but this often masks their true intentions and actions. it's more about appearance than substance.
• while it may be effective initially, the burden of maintaining an artificially virtuous image can lead to disillusionment and inconsistency.
• much of what we consider success today is about signaling status rather than achieving genuine accomplishments. it's a performative act designed to impress others rather than a reflection of true success.
• while "fake it till you make it" might work in the short term, the long-term pressure of maintaining a false image can lead to burnout and a loss of authenticity.
• this also plays into realizing imposter syndrome and if someone can find the fine line between it.
• in our hyper-productive culture, we often equate busyness with productivity, leading to a culture where looking busy is more important than actual efficiency and effectiveness.
• you can reply to that message instantly, you can upload that status, you can message in groups.
• altruism - if pursuing one's rational self-interest is more moral than self-sacrifice, challenging the notion that signaling virtue is inherently good.

credits - Nikhil Kamath, Ayn Rand, Nietzsche, my friends lol

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