Originally Posted by
Realist
Personally, I feel that many of us tend to think a thing like this to death!
We analyze, dissect, try to figure out others' motivations, thought processes, and actions, while often never giving a thought to those of our own. It's not that I don't care what others think, it's just that I've never been motivated to try to change their minds, or to attempt to make them think as I do.
A long time ago, I decided to do my own thing, in my own way, and not be too concerned about what everyone else did, or thought.
People with similar interests will naturally come together, while those who don't understand, have different tastes, or beliefs, will gravitate toward our own intellectual groups. I see a huge variation of interests just in this site alone. If I feel the same way about something, I will want to share with that group. If I don't, I may read their thoughts, but usually won't get involved in conversations about subjects I have little, or no interest in.
The trouble is, when different groups condemn, over analyze, and attack (verbally, or physically) instead of tolerate, or accept, animosity reigns. Communication is hampered, theories are often founded on conjecture, and friction evolves. I don't want to be a part of that.
Being a little less "in your face" and private, I've avoided much of this friction and lived the way I wanted to in relative peace and satisfaction.
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