Attitude Quote by Neal Stephenson
““His baseline attitude toward other humans was that they could all just go fuck themselves and that he was not going to expend any effort whatsoever getting them to change the way they thought.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson, 1992
The speaker sees others as hostile and refuses to try to change their minds, adopting a dismissive, apathetic stance.
In simple terms: He thinks people are worthless and won’t try to influence them.
Key Takeaway
Accept or reject others without effort.
Themes
cynicism
isolation
misanthropy
Mood
skeptical
detached
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- team projects
- community activism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
nihilism
social disengagement
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever dismiss others without trying to understand?
- What are the costs of total disengagement?
A Different Perspective
Such apathy can erode trust and cooperation.
