Super interesting, I didn't know things like this even existed! I have come across subliminals before but never negative ones like these underground subliminals you're discussing - somehow I'm surprised but also like "well, yeah" because this is certainly something that would be born out of the internet. It reminds me of ed tumblr circa 2014 - that fetishized concept of pain. The romanticization of un-deservingness. It's like an aestheticization of suffering that borders obsession. I feel like subliminals and manifestation can sometimes be words synonymous with control, and thus people who want to be in control of everything find these devices and try to use them. In a way, people want control over their suffering, too, which leads to things like this... If that makes sense?
Would love a piece on manifestation from you, since it seems you have some experience (I've been dabbling in the manifestation community on reddit but it seems far-fetched sometimes.). Or will definitely scour your page to make sure I didn't miss previous pieces on manifestation.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I haven't written anything on manifestation yet. I am dabbling with the ides of starting of another Substack which is more personal to cover a lot of these topics I am passionate about. Thanks for you encouragement. I might start it very soon hahaha.
You definitely should! I’d love to learn more from someone who feels real. A lot of the people talking about manifestation are starting to sound like bots lol
oh my god, i had no clue this community existed or things like this were happening? weirdly though, i’ve heard more stories in recent years of people’s friends faking cancer (!?!?!?). off of amal’s point above, i wonder if this “romanticization of undeservedness” or “suffering” is tied to something cultural as well. the resurgence of 2014 aesthetics already makes me wonder why we’re pendulum swinging back to cutesie self-flagellation
I do feel like 2014 Tumblr is making a comeback. Edtwt is already back and more vicious than before. Skinny is back in. So yeah, a very probable hypothesis. Spoiler: next week's essay has got to do with some of these topics.
this is so so interesting and well written! It reminds me a little of the shifting trend in that it’s an online phenomenon seemingly so strong, and giving so much meaning to young people who might be the most susceptible to that false connection
So much of online trends are right there to take advantage of people's vulnerability. I was telling a friend yesterday that in 2024 it isn't difficult to make money if you know what insecurity to want to capitalize on.
Woah here’s a thing I wish I still didn’t know! But fascinating nonetheless. Our society would benefit so much from more connection and better mental health support.
Super interesting, I didn't know things like this even existed! I have come across subliminals before but never negative ones like these underground subliminals you're discussing - somehow I'm surprised but also like "well, yeah" because this is certainly something that would be born out of the internet. It reminds me of ed tumblr circa 2014 - that fetishized concept of pain. The romanticization of un-deservingness. It's like an aestheticization of suffering that borders obsession. I feel like subliminals and manifestation can sometimes be words synonymous with control, and thus people who want to be in control of everything find these devices and try to use them. In a way, people want control over their suffering, too, which leads to things like this... If that makes sense?
Would love a piece on manifestation from you, since it seems you have some experience (I've been dabbling in the manifestation community on reddit but it seems far-fetched sometimes.). Or will definitely scour your page to make sure I didn't miss previous pieces on manifestation.
Great piece, Abha! It really made me think.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I haven't written anything on manifestation yet. I am dabbling with the ides of starting of another Substack which is more personal to cover a lot of these topics I am passionate about. Thanks for you encouragement. I might start it very soon hahaha.
You definitely should! I’d love to learn more from someone who feels real. A lot of the people talking about manifestation are starting to sound like bots lol
Oh I so agree. So much noise and so less substance.
oh my god, i had no clue this community existed or things like this were happening? weirdly though, i’ve heard more stories in recent years of people’s friends faking cancer (!?!?!?). off of amal’s point above, i wonder if this “romanticization of undeservedness” or “suffering” is tied to something cultural as well. the resurgence of 2014 aesthetics already makes me wonder why we’re pendulum swinging back to cutesie self-flagellation
I do feel like 2014 Tumblr is making a comeback. Edtwt is already back and more vicious than before. Skinny is back in. So yeah, a very probable hypothesis. Spoiler: next week's essay has got to do with some of these topics.
can't wait to read!!!!
this is so so interesting and well written! It reminds me a little of the shifting trend in that it’s an online phenomenon seemingly so strong, and giving so much meaning to young people who might be the most susceptible to that false connection
So much of online trends are right there to take advantage of people's vulnerability. I was telling a friend yesterday that in 2024 it isn't difficult to make money if you know what insecurity to want to capitalize on.
to avoid working fulltime next question
hahaha lol
I had no idea about this- this is insane/fascinating. Great read!!!
Woah here’s a thing I wish I still didn’t know! But fascinating nonetheless. Our society would benefit so much from more connection and better mental health support.
Absolutely! Community is everything.