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I think the problem here is one of motivation to self-modify. For example, it's one thing to want to self-modify to like spicy food (possible, but potentially unpleasant) or become bisexual (possible for some, probably, but not for others), but other self-modifications are less desirable - for example, I wouldn't want to be more interested in "normal people" even if it would increase the number of people with whom I'd have relationships.
Side-tip: it is useful to be "interested" in "normal people" in non-knowledge-directed ways. Not likely useful for a relationship but quite likely useful for friendships. (assuming you, as many non-normal-people around here, are treating "interest" as something on the lines of "useful knowledge").
I meant "interest" in the sense of "enjoy interaction with" or "enjoy a relationship with".
Then why wouldn't you [prefer to] enjoy more the interaction with most people?