I first got online in the late '80s when I was an…
“I first got online in the late '80s when I was an eccentric teenager in suburban New Jersey, in a town mostly interested in sports, popularity, and clothes. I was a reader, into Jorge Luis Borges, and I found, connected to, and delighted in a group of Borges scholars from Aarhus, Denmark, that I met online.”
About This Quote
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Reflects on early internet experiences and finding niche intellectual community despite mainstream teen culture
In simple terms: Early online life led to discovering a scholarly community beyond local interests
Seek out niche communities online that align with your passions
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- online learning
- joining niche groups
- building global friendships
- finding mentors
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did online connection shape your personal growth?
- What value do niche scholarly groups provide?
May overlook offline relationships while focusing on online groups