I must admit that I often do take this perspective, especially on topics which (at least IME) really are best handled using objective analysis. For me, though, it is enough for the other person to try to approach the situation in those terms. Even if they aren't that good at it, even if they also want to apply other yardsticks; if they are at least willing to try to follow my analysis and respond in kind, that is enough. And if not, I don't write them off as lesser humans, though I might decide there is no point in interacting further as we are on much too different wavelengths.
And therein lies the difference
Look, I won't deny that I too use my preference to gauge people - hell, I just did when I pointed this stuff out. For me, to enjoy an interaction, I do demand a certain level of F from the other person - to at least
acknowledge that I'm a human being that deserves to be treated as a person and not an object. It just makes the conversation that much more enjoyable. On top of that, I do enjoy someone who will appreciate the finer nuances of how people act, think, respond to things and can at least display a
modicum of empathy, someone who has the ability to at least put themselves into other people's shoes
somewhat and considers that info to be important to keep in mind.
But I also am perfectly capable of appreciating someone who isn't capable (yet) of doing such things, or even someone who is aware of this and just not interested in learning this stuff but will sidestep and listen to others who are versed in this when the situation warrants it. I get not wanting to learn this shit, and I get it not being your cup of tea. We may not have much in common to discuss, but I have absolutely no problems with people like that, nor do I get in their way. There is the faintest modicum of respect there for others, enough to avoid, defer or attempt the most basest of skill there and that is enough. My standard for that in others really isn't that high, just because my own preference is.
And you've just shown and demonstrated the same thing on the T side of things. You may prefer that people are rational and use those tools and it bothers you when they don't, but you don't actually demand that everyone has that same standard or use it to look down on others, feel superior or even *bully* them for daring to do such injustice to 'the Truth'. Often, people who do this, are aware (coz others have told them so, repeatedly!) of the fact that they do this, that they have absolutely no respect for others who think differently, and feel justified to treat others that way because they're a disposable waste of space. They do have a minimal capacity for empathy, often, but, like an atrophied muscle of a couch potato, they could care less about exercising it because that would cost actual energy - and unlike the couch potato, they burden and take their shit out on others with their 'laziness', instead and feel justified to do so because they wouldn't do so if that other person wasn't so useless - at least now they do have a use( Ive heard people *literally* say this).
(These people are also
different from people who actually absolutely lack that empathy but who are aware and
trying, and in the process, end up hurting people in their clumsiness. I have nothing but respect for such people and I will go out of my way to buffer and accommodate them in their efforts. That is utterly commendable, after all.
And, to add to the complexity: I've seen both attitudes exist in one individual, as they struggle to figure this out - often because they *want* to be understood and loved by others, but their own belief systems are trapping them in thoughts that causes them do treat others this callously, which of course causes them to get rejected by the same people they were trying to impress/get respect, love and understanding from, which then causes them to reject those people in turn,and on and on.)
Btw, you have the same type of people on my side, the dreaded extremist SJW who ironically show their own immature F by demanding that *everyone* live up to their standard, involvement and passion for a cause or injustice by *bullying* them into that and shaming the crap out of everyone - and in turn, get high on the power boost, righteous, superior feeling and 'legitimate' bullying of others.
I get where that kind of power trip comes from and why it is addictive - it's an instant boost for a damaged ego, warding off insecurity for a little while. But to utilise it as your go-to coping system is just unjustifiable, imho, and yet utterly mainstream to do.
