Freedom and Independence

https://twitter.com/tnsm0223/status/1120462422589038592

• Distinguish between “freedom” and “independence”.

• People in the middle are not enjoying the freedom they are given, but are choosing for themselves a harsh environment that requires constant independence. That’s how I feel.

• I googled [Cybozu freedom, independence] and this article came up at the top.

  • Seeking freedom and independence is actually cruel──Dai Tamesue and Yoshihisa Aono, “Preparing for the Age of the Individual” | Cybozu Shiki

  • Aono: “Speaking of which, Cybozu is often referred to as an “employee-friendly company. But that’s not true. There are OPTIONS because it is really a very LIABILITY heavy thing. It encourages independence, and for those who aren’t independent, it can be painful.” https://twitter.com/nishio/status/1120520176162738177

• I think it’s more self-control than independence. It’s okay to rely on others (even if you are not independent). As long as you are autonomous in making decisions, setting goals, getting up in the morning, and so on.

  • If you are able to “choose the action of relying on others with preparedness,” that may also be called independence. A person who has many appropriate dependence destinations is supple, lol.

    • Independence is not achieved by one’s own strength alone - “Dependence on surroundings OK, achieving ideals even with the help of others” | Cybozu-style

  • The article says that “self-reliance” does not mean “not being dependent!

    • If you deny “dependence on others,” you cannot be independent | Cybozu Style

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