Who we are matters despite situational factors

Evidence

Therefore, while on the “surface” contemporary acceleration societies present us with a kaleidoscopic juxtaposition of cultural fragments and identity options, their underlying processes militate against the realization of any “deep” identity-constituting projects that are not in conformity with the structurally advantaged form of flexible, situational selves. With these conclusions of his social theory in mind, it is not surprising to find Rosa concerned to highlight the central importance for any adequate contemporary critical project of eudaimonist turns of thought (that is, use of concepts like the good life, happiness, well-being, or human flourishing). — Hartmut Rosa, Social Acceleration, 37 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Even the worst situations remain fundamentally human and thus our responsibility — Jean-Paul Sartre, Being and Nothingness: An Essay on…, 1288; People lacking firm internal standards conform to situational pressures — Albert Bandura, Moral Disengagement: How People Do Harm…, 110; The appearance of abundant identity options masks structural pressure toward situational selves — Hartmut Rosa, Social Acceleration: A New Theory of…, 37 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• The appearance of abundant identity options masks structural pressure toward situational selves #complicates (0.78) — Hartmut Rosa, Social Acceleration, 37
• Reason adapts humans to power rather than unifying subject and object #complicates (0.75)