*So I was thinking, is this something I actually like or do I just like it because it seems to fit the general trappings of something that I should like?



^What's the difference of something you do like or only think you like?



*Well, if I really do like something then it's intrinsic, but if I only think I like it, it's extrinsic.



^So the conundrum is whether you actually like something or you like it because of some kind of external pressure, like whatever your peers think?



*Pretty much, but then I think... the stuff I do like is usually pretty counter-culture and esoteric. So... who exactly is the peer pressure coming from? The people who don't like the stuff I think I'm supposed to like? Or from me? And if its from me, is it still considered extrinsic?



^Depends, is it really your own opinion that you should like it or is it something that was itself implanted in you by social pressure?



*Yeah see, I don't know... how can you even tell? It's like, how do I know I was subconsciously led into this opinion that I should have that opinion or if I was just honestly having that opinion...



^So to recapitulate... you're worried that you think that other people made you think that you only think you like the stuff that other people don't but are worried that you in fact might actually not like that stuff that you think that other people made you think that you only think you like?



*Yeah, I guess...



^So you're not even sure if that's what you're actually worried about?



*Seems that way.



^Hell, you're not even certain if you're uncertain about that worry!



*I think we should stop before I doubt myself from existence.



^Too late, I've already decided to ignore that you exist.



*=(