Asking here because you guys seems like one of the smarter boards

Generally speaking yes, but all the knowledge in the world is meaningless if you aren't mindful and self-aware.

>>9093574
>I feel like I could meme myself into being a socialist pretty easily
don't

Also not every single person is the same, so it makes no sense asking into the anonymous ether of /lit/ how your personal experience reading philosophy, politics, and religion will be like when we don't even know you and cannot predict the future.
Stop making excuses and start reading. Or don't.

>>9093574
It won't bring meaning but at least you'll be able to see through enormous amounts of bullshit lurking everywhere. You won't gain anything though if you're just looking to attach yourself to some group whose membership requirement is some arbitrary list of texts. Becoming truly educated is a long and lonely path and beginning can be dizzying. Look at the lit wiki and start building a balanced library. Good luck.

P.S. You don't read the stoics to get smarter

>>9093574

>will immersing myself in philosophy, politics and religion really bring meaning to my life, or will I just become a smarter miserable person?

Those who were really made to do this were naturally compelled to and would've done it anyway even if it was detrimental to their happiness.

If you're already asking to be talked out of it that isn't a good sign..

>>9093596

>Stop making excuses and start reading. Or don't.

/thread

>>9093641
I enjoy reading and learning but haven't delved deeply into philosophy or anything yet, it seems pretty overwhelming. I'm typically more interested in art, history, technology, current events etc. but I wonder if becoming more well-read would make me happier and life feel less meaningless.
Probably not, I think most of my unhappiness comes from isolating myself and not having anyone to confide in.