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RE: One Yeti's Perspective 2-9-18: Chaos
It's become harder to be an introducer of chaos through questioning because society has become so sensitive and perceives curiosity as an attack, rather that a thought provoking exercise. Science and culture progress when we are able to consider options outside the norm, but today such thinking is met with accusation and labeling. I fear we have entered an era of the status quo, which can only be shaped by those with power.
Right! I agree. It is harder to challenge an idea because there are people ready to point out that you are different and wrong. Even little ideas. If we surround ourselves with like minded, non challenging individuals, there is no growth.
It is so frustrating. In my circle of companions growing up, I was always the devil's advocate. It was just part of the group's acceptance that I would likely challenge most anything, whether due to serious opposition or just for the mental exercise of exhausting alternatives. It was never personal, nor done to annoy, just to stimulate thought, and to prevent lazy decisions. I think we were all a pretty deep thought kinda crew. That was a long time ago.
I love it, for the mental exercise. Just a nice back and forth to not be lazy about decisions!