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Nietzsche’s aversion to shallow conversations isn't unique; historical evidence reveals that as societies become more polite, they often lose the very depth that once characterized their interactions. Ancient Greek symposiums emphasized philosophical inquiries, while early Christian monks engaged in conversations that transformed souls rather than mere exchanges of pleasantries.
By the 19th century, gatherings once centered around depth devolved into platforms for gossip and social climbing. Societies, it seems, have historically witnessed a tendency to drift from meaningful discourse to polite triviality.