This lack of self-awareness is a huge part of the issue. I know when I am full of shit, and I have friends who love me enough to tell me so. This group is also among those madly in love with Braveheart for the titular character's uncomproming stance. The less room I have to understand other's views or ways of being, the less value I have to society at large. That might feel or seem romantic and powerful, but honestly, Jessica, it's an horrific weakness.