Rick Sanchez and Sam Altman on the Power of Delusional Self-Belief
Every breath I take without your permission raises my self esteem.
“It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.” — Marcus Aurelius
“When you face someone’s insults, hatred, whatever … look at his soul. Get inside him. Look at what sort of person he is. You’ll find you don’t need to strain to impress him.” — Marcus Aurelius
Rick Sanchez Hackathon Scene (Click to Play)
For context, this scene follows Rick Sanchez of the show Rick and Morty giving a honest critique of Heistcon when he’s challenged to a heist.
He experiences what many people face when they say something unpopular.
The crowd boos him.
However, he’s unfazed and retorts with:
"Every breath I take without your permission raises my self esteem."
This statement points to a man proud of expressing his individuality, even if it’s unorthodox — a contrarian.
The scene also illuminates that the cro…
