About

The original version was written almost 3 years ago. It was short and abstract, failing to meet my needs of showcasing myself. With that in mind, I have rewritten it.

What can you expect from this blog?

I currently see it as a journal, a space to record my thoughts for future reflection. Beyond that, in an age where personal blogs seem to have become relics, it serves as a window for others to catch a glimpse into someone else’s experiences and inner world. I’m not skilled at writing technical articles, I’m unwilling to mindlessly cater to others, nor do I want to treat my readers as fools. I hope that what I write can, first and foremost, convince (the then) myself. This blog might feature reflections on social phenomena, book notes, and the like in the future.

Who am I?

You can call me Ruotong Li, or simply Ruotong. I am an ordinary Chinese university student, but I strive to engage with and understand the world.

For privacy reasons, I will not provide more information here.

Personality: INTJ. I prefer reason over excessive empathy. Compared to direct emotional resonance, I lean towards building deep connections through understanding and communication. I am also the kind of person others find hard to read (as a classmate once described me). But I cherish friendship and enjoy the feeling of having someone to confide in and be understood by.

What am I doing?

After entering university, I’ve had ample free time.

The only game I’m playing right now is Genshin Impact. However, I play it very infrequently (an hour every two weeks?) I haven’t played it in a long time, as it demands a significant investment of time, energy, and money.

The games I’ve been playing recently include Blue Archive, Mahjong Soul, and others. Diversified, or perhaps just disorganized.

I enjoy reading. For the past year or so, I’ve favored works that explore the human condition. Books I’ve recently read or am currently reading include The Third Wave, Status Anxiety, and The Black Swan. I picked up my reading habit again in my second year of high school. These reading experiences have provided me with unique perspectives, enriched my knowledge, and continuously reshaped the way I see the world.

How to connect with me?

You are welcome to contact me via Telegram (recommended) or email. Note, you will need a profile picture, otherwise I might mistake you for a bot/scam account.

Due to the pathological censorship, poor privacy protection, an excess of useless in-app features, and the lack of reason, education, and judgment among many users, I only use Chinese instant messaging or social media apps when absolutely necessary.

As for other international social media, I wish to keep them separate from this identity. Therefore, I will not be providing them.

Even if you have my contact information within China, Telegram remains the most effective way to reach me besides a phone call.