It’s not cool. It’s detachment and self-absorption. He has only a few topics that interest him, primarily himself. He’s also interested in race (though only when it comes to hectoring whites), anti-Westernism, compiling list after list of America’s ‘sins,’ and comparing what’s right with Islam vs what’s wrong with Christianity. Oh, and he also enjoys the whole post-colonialism hatefest. That’s about it. He finds everything else boring.
You forgot golf. He really seems to like that.
You forgot homosexuality. Homosexuality is extremely important to him.
I always recall his fear of any discussions with John Lott at U of C.
The cool guys want their ideas 'out there', they are prepared to defend against all comers.
I heard an interview with John Lott, he said one of his friends is a communist and an excellent cook, they have a nice meal and interesting discussions.