Mysteries of mankind
A person is first an individual - a life form primarily. Social and ethical aspects would probably come only later. Simply put, man first thinks for himself, lives for himself and then if he is safe and sound, he ventures to help others . People who deviate from this aspect are not human beings, they are something else.
Note: The above are my views and I don't plan to substantiate it with references. But somehow I feel this is fair to assume.
If that being the case, why does a person who can tolerate an attack on his individual self (say, abusing verbally - "you are worthless") becomes incensed when the same is said in general - "all men are worthless" or "your type of people are always like this" (apply some caste name here). Why should something said in general affect us? And it does affect us and we react too. To me, it seems to be counter-intuitive.
To think in a broader sense, perhaps it is because of this mystery, that mimicking human brain using Artifical Intelligence has not become such a big hit as we expected it to. We are way too complex for a computer to understand!
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if someone doesnt agree with wot u say,it is hipocrisy
By Sindhuja Parthasarathy, at July 14, 2005 4:25 AM
Actually I would say, man as such is not an induvidual. There is a background through which everyone is connected. All of our conciousness are connected through a single thread (we can think of being beads on a thread). With this view, what you say doesn't seem to be counter-intutive at all and when one tries to understand this more clearly, he comes in harmony with others. This is a basis of every religion. But, not understanding this properly causes confusion and chaos. From what I believe, there is no question of "unity or diversity" but "unity and diversity" is what that exists.
By Anonymous, at July 14, 2005 5:28 AM
Samudra: Welcome. Hypocrisy - well one more reason perhaps why the workings of the brain is so mysterious!
Srini: Interesting take. Unfortunately I am unable to grasp these kinds of concepts very well. How is that our consciousness are connected? And when you mean "all our..." who are "all"? Do you include the bantu tribes in africa and the sioux native americans in "all"?. How can we possibly be connected with their consciousness?
By tt_giant, at July 14, 2005 6:07 AM
This may sound superficial at first, but it is more logical than it sounds (that too in these days when we are set to prove the great unification theory). When I say 'all' I mean every human (even animals, but that comes later) including the tribes which practice cannibalism. When one can accept that it is all atoms we are all made up of, it shouldn't be too difficult to accept this. More over this creates harmony in the society which is very very important in the present times. But, I guess one can only give analogies for this fact, it is an idea that cannot be described by words (I have a post on this btw), just like a feeling. Something like we are all characters projected on a single screen. But I agree upon the fact that it is easier said than felt and when one is set to acheive this feeling 'true religion' starts.
By Kasthuri, at July 14, 2005 9:23 AM
Quite thought-provoking and a real nice post, Deepak.. IMHO, if X attacks Y personally, Y has two choices: If X's allegation is right and X is superior, Y accepts it.. If X is wrong, Y will think "mm.. I can prove myself.. I am not as bad as u think".. but, if some general attack is made, how can everyone come and defend themselves? And, if X attacks Y's family verbally, that would surely hurt him bcos he loves them.. and he doesnt want them to be attacked in absentia, right?
Sure it is a mystery, though..
By Anonymous, at July 14, 2005 3:16 PM
"Ennai edhu venumnaalum sollu aanaa en jaadhiyai kindal panne, mavane theriyum seidhi"
Maybe many people in Tamilnadu were "taught" these things from our movies? Or does art imitate life? Good questions to ponder.
:-)
By Krish, at July 14, 2005 3:47 PM
Srini: engayo poiteenga.. *whoosh*.
jokes apart, i agree with you.. in the gene level, 99.999% of the genetic material are the same for all humans.. avalo yen? between mouse and man, its 90% similar.. so, maybe, yea... we are inherently tending towards oneness...
Thennavan: enna aachu nu therila.. yenakku vidai theriyaadha kezhvi ellam keyttu vekkaren.. padathulla varradha paathu thaan influence aagarom nu nanaikaren..
By tt_giant, at July 14, 2005 5:50 PM
GP: family a thittinaa ...ok, i agree.. its natural to burst.. aana, "you men are all the same" nu sonna mattum yen kovam varudhu?? hmm.. to think about it.. when a wife/husband tells that to her/his husband/wife.. perhaps the reciever sub-consciously thinks that the hubby has a lot of munn-anubhavam in this and gets jealous?? although that is sub-consciously done, outwardly we explode like this?.. my 2 hoots!!
By tt_giant, at July 14, 2005 5:55 PM
I believe people consider their capability before they decide. If they really are worthless, they accept it. If not, they will fight even for the statement 'u r worthless'. (some people fight even if they knew that they are worthless)
After checking their status, they go to the next level. There they definitely knew people who are better, whom they want to represent. so, here comes the support..
this applies to both the genders or any casteist remarks.
(has my comments gone like Visu in 'kudumbam oru kadambam'?)
By Ram C, at July 14, 2005 9:30 PM
It also depends on the accuser or maybe I should say abuser =)
By Miya, at July 15, 2005 8:48 PM
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