Is it even worth it be become an intellectual any more? It seems

>It seems like instant gratification culture prizes wit and rhetoric over a depth of knowledge.

yeah this is a new thing, absolutely...

HAHAHAHAHA

leave

>>8333161
>How do I prevent myself from becoming a dilettante?

First, look up the definition of dilettante.

>>8333161

The purpose of cultivating knowledge can never be for the sake of others. If you are in this mindset you are already a "dilettante", in training if not in practice. The purpose of pursuing knowledge is to cultivate your inner life, achieve growth, and strengthen your relationship with the world/God.

>>8333195
>God

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>>8333161
>dilettante

Diverse knowledge sets are a good thing

>>8333161
>prevent myself from becoming a dilettante
I have bad news for you

>>8333245

> Literally thinking illiteracy makes you enlightened