Hi, 20 yo STEMfag here. I recently began diving heavily in literature

>>9944699

>I recently began diving heavily in literature and philosophy. how can I not become a high culture jackass/elitist pretentious asshole

Just don't feel the need to talk about it in situations that don't warrant it. Also realise that those subjects are edifying but not fun for others. Life is short so seek pleasure but don't seek to maximise pleasure all the time like some Instagram meme.

>How can I not become a Baudelaire fanboy chasing attractive women

Nah. Do this. Absolutely 100% do this.

>>>/soc/

>>9944709
I've always been self conscious to never be outwardly pedantic (or at least I think so). I meant, how can I avoid turning pretentious inside

>>9944699
>how can I not become a high culture jackass/elitist pretentious asshole

If you're worrying about this in the first place you've already lost.

>>9944779
why

>>9944728
You're either humble or you're not. I guess it'd be pretty convenient to have in mind that your 'knowledge'/'wisdom' will never amount to shit, objectively, and, if anything, it will help you enjoy further readings.
It's a tool of pleasure, not a constructor of self worth (only if you let it)

>>9944787

Because it shows you're not really interested in literature and philosophy. You just want to cultivate an image of "le educated man, but not to pretentious ;)" That's the definition of being a pretentious pseud. If you're genuinely interested in learning you won't care about shit like that. You may sound pedantic when discussing your interests, but who cares if that's your passion? Follow your dreams.

>>9944843
>but who cares if that's your passion?
are u stupid. quit projecting

>>9944843
are you the autist who makes bad points about dostoevsky all day to people that secretly hate you but it's okay because it's your passion?