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dag100yesterday at 6:58 PM2 repliesview on HN

> Literally the only important thing in life, the basis of all value, the formation of self-identity, comes from communication with other human beings.

I think you're mistaking their sarcasm for sincerity... especially considering the emphasis on self-identity ironically juxtaposed as originating from a decidedly non-self activity, which has all the hallmarks of being intentional...

On the other hand, reading their other content leads one to believe that they may, in fact, be serious... hmm...


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samwisegyesterday at 7:11 PM

It is unironically correct. Well, interaction with other human beings may not be the only important thing, but it is certainly far and away the most important thing.

mlsutoday at 6:01 PM

An infant begins to mirror the emotions of his caregiver at 3-4 months. He can distinguish his own body in a physical mirror at 18 months.