@tripu Maybe an unpopular opinion but I don't think being contrarian is something to be proud of(nor is it something to be ashamed of). Imo it shouldn't be part of your identity whatsoever.

Being a contrarian involves blindly basing your views on what the majority of people think - just as a conformist would.

@stephen

Good point.

Well, I have listed immutable traits (_white_) as well as hobbies (_biker_) and transient or contingent statuses (_vegetarian_).

I am a _contrarian_ much in the same vein that I'm _white_, an _introvert_, or a _Japanophile_: it's not something I strive for, or even do consciously; and I may well cease to be a contrarian like I may no longer be a Japanophile in the future. It's just the way I think I am — today.

But I get your point about [keeping our identities small](paulgraham.com/identity.html) 👍

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