The lonewolf paradox and diminishing marginal progress

The fact that we judge people the moment we see them, that's what's changing the world. It works something like Nash equilibrium but not exactly, let me explain: We judge and so do others. Knowing that, we decide to present ourselves better (or so we think). We change ourselves. So does everyone and in the end everyone loses their identity. Think about it, we're always with someone.

Now that should mean that loner's retain their individuality making them special. They do not try to fit in, i.e. sugarcoat themselves and thus, are alone. Now suppose the world recognizes that these people are special. Everyone would want to be with them, to learn what makes them special. Now what happens? The loner now starts changing, others try being like him. Thus making everyone lose their identity even more.

Next i attempt to understand the paradox and it's effect on human progress.

Special people do special things, get recognition and make money, in short "succeed". Consider n number of special people in the world, and x number of loners (x less than n). Of course loners are special (refer the proof above). So these x people succeed. The point when you realize this in your life you're already full. Thus converted loners do not succeed. Here we introduce a concept called a "Natural Loner". (This concept would be elaborated in the next level)

So naturals succeed. Popularity follows success. Around so many people, loners start losing their edge. At the speed this happens, we should have stopped making progress by 2020(random estimate).

We're in a vicious spiral. The only way to prevent this is to mind your business. Do not bother others unless of course you work at a consult where you're paid to do exactly that. It's lonely at the top, now beat it.