My Mood vs. The World
Oct. 2nd, 2006 11:40 pmSo I like to flatter myself by thinking that I keep a pretty neutral eye on the world. I understand that I am often a moody guy and that colors many people's view of a given moment in time, but I fancy myself above that. I like to think that - given my (cursed) ability to 'walk a mile in someone else's shoes' I tend to see things with a fairly unbiased mind.
I would like to point out here that I am not, under any circumstances, trying to say that I react neutrally to all situations and experiences - simply that I see them so.
Is this naive of me? Is it ignorant to think that I am the rare exception to the rule here? Am I not alone? Do you (either of the two or so folks who read this ;) ) think that you're able to see the world this way?
Here's the simple truth: I think that I'm being foolish. I think that I do have a greater propensity for not allowing personal bias to color my view of a given experience, but that this isn't enough. "Better than most people" does not equal "the ability to be unbiased". I think that I am swayed by my personal opinions.
Okay, you're thinking, so what's so earth shattering about this?
Absolutely nothing. I'm just thinking 'out loud' as it were.
I would like to point out here that I am not, under any circumstances, trying to say that I react neutrally to all situations and experiences - simply that I see them so.
Is this naive of me? Is it ignorant to think that I am the rare exception to the rule here? Am I not alone? Do you (either of the two or so folks who read this ;) ) think that you're able to see the world this way?
Here's the simple truth: I think that I'm being foolish. I think that I do have a greater propensity for not allowing personal bias to color my view of a given experience, but that this isn't enough. "Better than most people" does not equal "the ability to be unbiased". I think that I am swayed by my personal opinions.
Okay, you're thinking, so what's so earth shattering about this?
Absolutely nothing. I'm just thinking 'out loud' as it were.
Eye Opener
Sep. 29th, 2006 04:35 pmHeya gang,
Stop reading right now if inner city problems upset you.
In fact, go bury your head in the sand.
Still with me? Good - now take a long hard read at this and this.
Thank you to
matrushkaka for the links.
Stop reading right now if inner city problems upset you.
In fact, go bury your head in the sand.
Still with me? Good - now take a long hard read at this and this.
Thank you to
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