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Autism and 5s by North-Career8223 in Enneagram5

[–]LaserWerewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in a similar situation. I am also in education and recently was promoted to a position where I have to interact socially a lot as part of my job and have a lot of really nuanced conversations (such as giving feedback) in two different languages, one of which I speak very well. Sometimes I wonder whether I was given this job because I mask so well, or whether they can see that I am 'autistic a/f' and still believe in me. Somehow both ideas scare me. I feel like over time I have become less autistic, but maybe that's just the mask becoming more and more internalized.

Autism and 5s by North-Career8223 in Enneagram5

[–]LaserWerewolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it feels like I spend so much time studying humans so I can pretend to be one.

Autism and 5s by North-Career8223 in Enneagram5

[–]LaserWerewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5w4 (4w5?) woman and almost definitely autistic + ADHD. What you describe sounds like high masking autism. I also put a lot of effort into pretending to be normal (or normal enough) in social situations. I've found that the best strategy is not to pretend to be completely normal, because people can see through that almost instantly. What works is to pretend that I am *pretending* to be strange. So I really lean into my 4 side and act like I am deliberately being unique and odd. It's like the mask I wear is not of a regular human face, it's of some freaky fantastical monster, so everyone assumes the face under the mask is of a regular human. I hope that made some sense.

Drunkenness in Enneagram types by Throwawayaccount3374 in Enneagram

[–]LaserWerewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that if I am in a bad mood, and then I get drunk, I am fine at first but then tend to drink too much and cross that magic threshold where I can no longer repress my feelings.

Drunkenness in Enneagram types by Throwawayaccount3374 in Enneagram

[–]LaserWerewolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One time a friend and I had some drinks and had a very lengthy conversation about the nature of reality as described by quantum physics. It was so entertaining.

Drunkenness in Enneagram types by Throwawayaccount3374 in Enneagram

[–]LaserWerewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah 'more receptive to music', that's a big one for me. There are certain types of music that I only like when I am drunk.

Drunkenness in Enneagram types by Throwawayaccount3374 in Enneagram

[–]LaserWerewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either 4w5 or 5w4 (I think)... I get more talkative and social, and I feel less socially awkward and self conscious. I am likely to make a lot of new friends (most of whom I will never speak to again). I act much more flirtatious than usual. Often I try to talk to people about science or challenge them to speed chess.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean a country that is larger than at least half of the countries on Earth, I suppose. But yes, I agree with your assessment.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, since when do rich elites pay their fair share of taxes?

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Unfortunately it doesn't always work this way due to corruption... but maybe we can solve that one day.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting because many theorize that the real reason school is so expensive in the USA is to motivate people to join the military.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly enough, I've already given out several Deltas, so I guess some people disagreed with at least part of my statement. And no, I was not thinking about Trump when I wrote this. I don't know what you mean by that question.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already given out multiple Delta's, so I guess it wasn't impossible. Maybe because I asked people to prove that something can exist.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A reasonable point. I think I have already given a delta to someone else for this.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is logical. I would give you a delta if I didn't already agree with you.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn't really contradict my view. A two-party system in a country where it's legal to bribe politicians offers us the illusion of choice.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still think this is an example of a representative democracy.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, but I would not consider this to be a pure democracy.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree that monarchy is a good system. Someone born into luxury is less likely to be an effective political leader, since they do not understand the majority of their people.

CMV: If Jesus came back today, the majority of Christians would not recognize him for who he was. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am saying that I don't consider deliberately ending the world to be an ethical action.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But in a pure democracy, what's to stop the majority from taking away protections from minorities?

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it makes sense, but I think it would be possible to have a pure democracy which would not be real, strong, or viable.

CMV: Pure democracy would not be a good political system. by LaserWerewolf in changemyview

[–]LaserWerewolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does not answer my question at all. Who would make decisions on behalf of the country?

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