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0 pointsgerminalphrase4y ago0 comments

I think the point is that Stark wasn’t shown having extensive personal friendships, family life, etc. - but he used what he did have (technical ability) to do meaningful work. Obviously, the scope of that work is fantastical, but what’s the point of storytelling if we don’t take inspiration from our characters?

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AnIdiotOnTheNet4y ago

Well it's a lot easier to find meaningful work when one has superhuman abilities. Unlike many in our industry, I am not deluded enough to believe that my talents are particularly special. Further, since I'm not a billionaire like Stark, I have to find a job that I can support myself with foremost, which means meaningfulness takes a back seat. It is very unlikely I would be able to find both.

germinalphraseOP4y ago

I don’t have any meaningful technical abilities, but I have a job that lets me help people, invest in their futures, and generally live my values. I only make about 45k at age 35 and will never FIRE. So it goes.

Stark is not inspiring to me - but I believe having inspirations is important. Why throw cold water on that because it doesn’t resonate with you.

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germinalphraseOP4y ago

Stark is not inspiring to me - but I believe having inspirations is important. Why throw cold water on that because it doesn’t resonate with you.

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