The strung-out junkie hustle, anomie and bonhomie
Strung-out junkie hustles come in all manner of forms
and they need not necessarily involve users of illicit drugs –
pathological fanaticism
(even concerning ‘conflict’, ‘money’ or ‘power’)
is known to serve as a proxy for narcotics and the like.
Running a con,
too,
need not involve finances,
but deception will be at the heart of the matter.
Anomie –
alienation or social instability
caused by the erosion of standards and values –
is a typical outcome …
and no participant
(whether perpetrator, victim or third-party observer)
escapes unscathed.
In all likelihood,
such processes have been observed
by philosophers and lay-people alike
since prehistory
and some,
like Nasreddin,
have written about it
to forewarn future generations.
It is not fun
and on balance,
it is likely not fruitful
if all relevant factors are considered –
there are much more worthy pursuits
for one’s efforts …
bonhomie
(an atmosphere of friendliness and good cheer)
might be a good place to start.
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Douglas Colston has played in Ska bands, picked up university degrees, supported his parents during terminal illnesses, experienced chronic mental and physical illnesses consequential to workplace harassment, married his love, transitioned into Counselling as a vocation, fathered two great children and had his inheritance embezzled. Now, among other things, he is pursuing a PhD.
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