Humor, clownishness, and silliness are just a shield to defend against engaging

Humor, clownishness, and silliness are just a shield to defend against engaging in the stupidity of others, and avoiding the effort of correction and education.

Common people both appreciate simple humor, and they don’t carry the burden of the academy’s pseudo religion. Nor do they believe in the benevolence of government.

Smart people try to signal it and it’s difficult to just ignore their stupidity and programming. Simple people talk about simple things and it’s just less frustrating to be around them. And they tend to appreciate it if you explain something interesting to them.

So that is why I enjoy the company of the common people. It’s emotionally rich and it’s less polluted with the signaling of the cathedral. And so I don’t feel the constant need to defend the informational commons.