I just came back into your piece because I just read a very differently written essay that reminded me of yours. https://link.medium.com/ryIqyIvSzxb It had this passage: "I can’t stand people. They’re self-important, disgusting packs of self-indulgent cretins capable of eating their own. But as an individual, you’re probably quite nice, aren’t you? Funny. Bright. Curious. Complex. Compassionate. Kind."

I also dropped a link to your piece in his.