KiaKaha
Banned
Hey, so... I thought I would make this thread because I have a number of questions and thoughts that have been bubbling around in my head for a while, and instead of making a thread for each one, I thought perhaps it would be better to just get all of it out in one go... in one single thread... I didnt want to infect the entire board with my possibly inane and trivial thoughts.
This isnt a journal btw, its just a random thread...it will die in time.. I was kinda hoping to get some insight because to be honest... I really feel like I dont know anything. I cant be SURE of anything...the conclusions I come to about life I think might be all wrong. I wonder...how anyone can be confident in anything they know?
Anyway....to anyone who responds, I will be grateful. This...might be a bit long...
So firstly... I have a question about the concept of equality.
I have been thinking about this, and it seems to me, its something that most people believe in, however its one of these words that can be interpreted vastly differently depending on the type of person who is defining it.
I believe in equality... because to me equality is equivalent to human worth.
I believe that a person who is homeless and has nothing has the same human worth as anybody else.... that ALL people regardless of personal background is entitled to basic rights and have the opportunity to lead a dignified life. I believe the strong have a moral obligation to help the weak. How do you define equality? what does it mean to you? I am particularly interested to hear points of view that contrast my own.
The next question I have is about why first impressions last.... from a...sociological stand point (I guess) What is the reason why a first impression is the foundation behind how someone perceives another person....and why is it so hard to change? Is there a physiological reason for this..? Why can a bond between two people form dependent on the context and the dynamics of the situation when exactly the opposite could happen....yet the people are still the same...what is it about the situation that makes people either like or dislike each other? Does that make sense?
Similarly do you believe that people form friendships based on being able to identify with another person? As in.... people tend to attract people who remind them of themselves.... do you agree? Why..? Also, is friendship based on whether or not there is something in it for the other person? Does one person need to provide something for the other person to remain interested.
Is a persons position in life a direct result of personal effort...? Are there external factors that determine how successful they are? for example Is a homeless person homeless because of the decisions they have made or are they victims of circumstance that cant be helped?
Do looks matter? I think they do, but some people disagree. I think looks greatly determines how one will perceive you and in turn how someone may treat you. Whether that be favorably, unfavorably, correct or incorrect... do looks determine how people treat you?
Is personal reality based on ones experiences and upbringing? This is something that interests me greatly. Is how you see the world a direct result of your personal experiences and environment? If so...how can one be so certain that what they believe is actually correct when someone else who has lived a different kind of life sees things differently and believes the opposite just as strongly? How can one convince themselves that they are right?
and lastly (although not really) who initiates the first move when it comes to having people in your life? I always feel people are greatly turned off by people they dont know. Its like this.... "if I dont know you, then I dont want to know you...because I dont know you." I dont know if thats right or not...but its what I seem to observe. If this is the case... then how do people get to know one another? Does somebody have to be a little braver than the other person to start a conversation...? Why is it cliques and groups are so hard to break into? Why is fitting in such a difficult feat? And why do people only notice this when they dont fit in?
Anyway thats it... man I feel better I got all that off my chest. Naturally no one is obliged to respond, nor is anyone obliged to respond to ALL of it if you choose too. But if you do... you have my thanks. I hope it makes sense.
This isnt a journal btw, its just a random thread...it will die in time.. I was kinda hoping to get some insight because to be honest... I really feel like I dont know anything. I cant be SURE of anything...the conclusions I come to about life I think might be all wrong. I wonder...how anyone can be confident in anything they know?
Anyway....to anyone who responds, I will be grateful. This...might be a bit long...
So firstly... I have a question about the concept of equality.
I have been thinking about this, and it seems to me, its something that most people believe in, however its one of these words that can be interpreted vastly differently depending on the type of person who is defining it.
I believe in equality... because to me equality is equivalent to human worth.
I believe that a person who is homeless and has nothing has the same human worth as anybody else.... that ALL people regardless of personal background is entitled to basic rights and have the opportunity to lead a dignified life. I believe the strong have a moral obligation to help the weak. How do you define equality? what does it mean to you? I am particularly interested to hear points of view that contrast my own.
The next question I have is about why first impressions last.... from a...sociological stand point (I guess) What is the reason why a first impression is the foundation behind how someone perceives another person....and why is it so hard to change? Is there a physiological reason for this..? Why can a bond between two people form dependent on the context and the dynamics of the situation when exactly the opposite could happen....yet the people are still the same...what is it about the situation that makes people either like or dislike each other? Does that make sense?
Similarly do you believe that people form friendships based on being able to identify with another person? As in.... people tend to attract people who remind them of themselves.... do you agree? Why..? Also, is friendship based on whether or not there is something in it for the other person? Does one person need to provide something for the other person to remain interested.
Is a persons position in life a direct result of personal effort...? Are there external factors that determine how successful they are? for example Is a homeless person homeless because of the decisions they have made or are they victims of circumstance that cant be helped?
Do looks matter? I think they do, but some people disagree. I think looks greatly determines how one will perceive you and in turn how someone may treat you. Whether that be favorably, unfavorably, correct or incorrect... do looks determine how people treat you?
Is personal reality based on ones experiences and upbringing? This is something that interests me greatly. Is how you see the world a direct result of your personal experiences and environment? If so...how can one be so certain that what they believe is actually correct when someone else who has lived a different kind of life sees things differently and believes the opposite just as strongly? How can one convince themselves that they are right?
and lastly (although not really) who initiates the first move when it comes to having people in your life? I always feel people are greatly turned off by people they dont know. Its like this.... "if I dont know you, then I dont want to know you...because I dont know you." I dont know if thats right or not...but its what I seem to observe. If this is the case... then how do people get to know one another? Does somebody have to be a little braver than the other person to start a conversation...? Why is it cliques and groups are so hard to break into? Why is fitting in such a difficult feat? And why do people only notice this when they dont fit in?
Anyway thats it... man I feel better I got all that off my chest. Naturally no one is obliged to respond, nor is anyone obliged to respond to ALL of it if you choose too. But if you do... you have my thanks. I hope it makes sense.