Becoming Creature #15 @Visakanv on Language, Relationships, and Attention
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Mar 19, 2021 
Visakan Virasami, a prolific writer and author of *Friendly Ambitious Nerd*, dives into fascinating discussions about language, relationships, and creativity. He reflects on the journey of sustaining long-term relationships and the importance of commitment without codependency. Visakan also shares insights on unlearning through playful mimicry, the role of psychedelics in peak experiences, and how being an outsider fuels creativity. With engaging anecdotes, he emphasizes the power of language as a transformative tool and encourages listeners to give themselves the gift of self-respect.
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Novelty Versus Nuance
- Novelty excites early, but depth requires attention and time to reveal nuance and lasting interest.
- People get bored hopping from first-day experiences and miss the transformation that comes on day two and beyond.
Young Love That Endured
- Visakan and his wife met very young, dated, broke up, reconnected, and married at 22 after believing in each other long-term.
- Early parental disapproval created a shared adversary that strengthened their commitment and persistence.
Words As Precision Tools
- Words carry ancient meanings and act as tools to shape thought and social reality when used precisely.
- Careful language becomes influence: precise utterances change perception and create objective value.
