My experiences with design somehow mirror (that is, they’re alike yet reversed) that of meeting a cocky designer head-to-head, whereas I am the one with the aggressive ego sans the old diplomas and the reputation. These days, in any field, young people like myself strive to be recognized, but in doing so, we rely heavily on the feedback of others.

Take a look at Facebook or Twitter. It’s a feedback feeding-frenzy; these social networks encourage everyone to become self-centered, yet exist because of a degradation of privacy.

I interpret the concept of the Ubermensch as the reaching of an ideal form unknown to others and unique to each individual. Self-actualization and transcendentalism. This sort of view may now be the antithesis of what the Internet is trying to achieve. But that is the choice everyone will make (whether to be a shadowy individual or a person assimilated/integrated with the Internet), if what Kevin Kelly says is true:

http://www.ted.com/talks/kevinkellyonthenext5000daysoftheweb.html

Surely, there are great designers out there that don’t possess the slightest chip on their shoulder, but the reason being for their greatness must lie in their unique methods and views (and possibly a bit of heady self-confidence). I also think such a designer must exist outside the concept of sharing. I’ve seen firsthand truth given to the old saying: “Too many cooks spoil the broth.”

Should be connect.

Btw, I’m also disappointed with the long-awaited passive collective knowledge base what we’ve now. We called it Internet. I hope it’s just because the early stage; but problems looks the same and we need a better method to connect the power of the individuals into a better working collective consciousness.