This one cuts deep:
The modern condition is mostly trying to do things on your own that people have historically achieved with a large support network and wondering why you're tired all the time.

@earthshine @woozle

“Rugged Individualism" has a big downside.

@jcct @earthshine @woozle "Rugged individualism" is just how Americans say "I don't do chores".
@jcct @earthshine @woozle well, for a lot of us, it can't possibly exist. But yeah, it's a great feeling not living up to an ideal, just by being yourself.