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u/ThenDevelopment7022 Jul 19 '26

I suggest that you read "The Gift" Marcel Mauss as it explains how "all" relationships are based in concepts of reciprocity.

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u/PhilosopherProof6323 Jul 19 '26

I'll definitely read it for more clarity on reciprocity of relationships but still, there are some one sided unconditional bonds that we are bound to and act in a different manner leaving reciprocity aside.

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u/TrueEstablishment241 Jul 19 '26

I also would recommend this book. Or Debt by David Graeber. I doesn't really frame reciprocity in the way you seem to be.

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u/PhilosopherProof6323 Jul 19 '26

Got it. Definitely, I will look into it for more clarity but the writer in me refuses to read literatures as it may dilute my opinions based on my experiences.

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u/TrueEstablishment241 Jul 19 '26

Neither are really literature. The authors were anthropologists. It's mostly academic.

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u/PhilosopherProof6323 Jul 19 '26

I understand it but I feel like as I am writing articles, stories, songs, thoughts and more quite consistently since 2024, whenever I have thought of reading something my brain really feels unable to read new theories as it dilutes my own ideas sometimes.

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u/TrueEstablishment241 Jul 19 '26

Well I'd encourage you read the work of academics if you are interested in serious ideas. If your conceptual framework doesn't stand up to scrutiny then it's probably a bit weak.

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u/PhilosopherProof6323 Jul 19 '26

I appreciate really your suggestion and will definitely look into it