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Bradley Fisher20 said:Look, Solaris, there isn’t anything in this world that’s truly universal or exists outside the lens of how we perceive it. That goes for the very idea of what’s considered "normal," too.

👍 That's exactly what I was looking for you to say. 😉

😁 😁 Look, there’s no such thing as a universal standard for "normal"!

So, you're saying anyone who isn't just run-of-the-mill isn't "normal"? 😁 😕

P.S. I get where you're coming from, 🙂 , I'm just stirring the pot a little bit

My goal here is to "prove" that we can't just label someone as abnormal and write them off simply because they don't fit into our specific worldview 😉 (think about religion, or even those heated debates over social issues)

Quote : Originally posted by Bradley Fisher20
Is it universal? I'm not sure. Just imagine a scenario somewhere in the States where everyone is being poisoned by some toxin and they all look terrible. Then, a perfectly healthy person walks right into the room, absolutely bursting with energy. I bet even those people would think he looks unusually vibrant.

So, basically, health is directly tied to your energy levels and your ability to actually handle life's challenges.

I'm on board with the second part. 🙂

But if you're in a situation where everyone in the country has been poisoned and they already look miserable, they won't even recognize what a healthy person looks like. They might actually label someone truly healthy as "weird" or "abnormal." 😕 😛

So, what does "average" or "normal" actually mean? And is there such a thing as a universal standard? 😛

runner said:I just watched Shrek and honestly, I loved it. It's actually pretty cool how Shrek is such a misunderstood guy.

😲 😲 😲 Where are you even getting that from?

Shrek isn't some villain at all!

Shrek is easily one of my favorite movies, and I don't just mean animated ones.
The symbolism is deep and the character development is actually really solid.
Plus, it's hilarious!
Absolute masterpiece 👍

Namche said:It’s not about pity. I just believe it’s the right thing to do—to lend a hand to someone who’s struggling to keep their footing, and honestly, I don't mind doing it at all. Okay, maybe I went a little overboard there because I wasn't really feeling your take on the whole "pity" thing.
But don't get it twisted; I'm not out here playing hero for every single person I pass. It’s more like, if I see someone truly stumbling, I decide, "Yeah, I'll step up."
As for getting involved in politics? No thanks. Religion? I'll stop by occasionally just to pick a fight with the ACLU. 😁 😉

Look, I’m not saying your way of thinking is wrong... but what makes you so sure it’s the right way to go?

Can anyone actually give me a rock-solid, universal definition of what "normal" means? Or even "healthy"?

Honestly, I don't think it's possible...😁 😛

Namche said:I think you’re totally blowing this out of proportion!!
Do you despise compassion? Or is it patronizing? Do you actually have a right to judge me for getting up to give my seat to a woman who can barely stand because she's holding a toddler? How on earth could you suggest that my decision to offer her my chair was somehow wrong???
I have just as much right to my seat as she does, don't I? So if she wants to stand, she can just deal with it!! Is that really your take?
🙄

How sad!

No, that’s not what I meant... my point isn't that I won't get up out of pity... it's that I might get up for entirely different reasons...

By the way, I *will* get up... but that's not even the point here. Everyone is taking this way too literally (except for a few people)... when I talked about "getting up," I was speaking figuratively. The real question is: where does that instinct to respect, care for, or show empathy toward others actually come from? Jimmy argues it's a matter of consciousness... someone else might call it humanity, but where does that sense of humanity originate, and what is it that drives us to be human in the first place?

Namche, look, this is a philosophy forum. Try to step back and actually engage with the ideas for a second. We aren't here to point fingers at each other over differing opinions... we're here to take these big questions and use them to examine our own perspectives. We should be asking why we hold the beliefs we do, why we chose them, and what shaped them into what they are today.

Otherwise, go check out the religion or politics boards...😉

Quincy:

Ardo said:What if we’re talking about Grandpa, bunny?

I’m 100% with anyone who says you should stand up for people who actually need the seat. I mean, come on—am I really going to sit there and watch someone with a disability or an elderly lady struggling to keep her balance on a bumpy subway ride? It’s not like it’s harder for me to just get up than it is to sit there wondering if they're about to faceplant onto the floor. And honestly, what kind of person would even pull out a phone to film that for some cheap laugh? That's just messed up.

What a mess! Just a little bit. I can't quite make sense of that specific term—it looks like it might be a typo or a bit of slang I haven't encountered yet. Could you clarify what you meant? I'm ready to dive in once I know what we're talking about! Honestly, if you ask anyone who actually matters, they’d tell you this wouldn't do any harm. If anything, it would be a huge step in the right direction!

If there’s one thing I absolutely can't stand, it’s pity.

We’re out here feeling sorry for everyone else... and in this specific case, I guess we’re just pitying those who are elderly or can't move around easily. 🙄 Isn't aging just a natural part of life?

Pity is incredibly patronizing. It isn’t actually empathy... it’s just an arrogant way for someone who thinks they’re on some higher material plane to look down on others. It’s basically deciding to feel sorry for someone because you view them as "inferior" to yourself.
Do you honestly think that’s the right way to handle this?

Quincy:

Second said:This isn't about rights or playing by some set of rules. It’s not even about respect. Seniors or people with disabilities don't have an automatic legal claim to your help. This is about basic humanity. It doesn't cost you a damn thing to stand up, but for someone older or struggling with a disability, it makes a massive difference.

Fair enough, but I've got to ask: why do we assume being "humane" is the right way to go? Is compassion something hardwired into our DNA, or did humans just figure out through trial and error that being "good" actually pays off in the long run? Is humanity just a byproduct of social survival instincts?

Go see a doctor already, before I have to drag you there myself! 😁

😉

So, here’s the big question on my mind today: what are we actually going to do about all these cyclists?

Regarding the sizing... I actually took advantage of that one day when you guys allowed size 70 😉

I always recommend reading Julio Cortázar...😉 🙂

Which one of them is actually going to step up and take charge?

Same here.

Jason Morgan7 said:Wait, if I'm following this correctly, the woman actually died...

Read more carefully. I was just talking to Rachel Jones11.

Ugh, Steven Ruiz, I am so sorry you’re going through this. My little guy actually caught his nail in something a few days ago too, and it was honestly pretty gruesome. He was messing around with this metal lever on one of those coin-operated kiddie rides—you know, the ones where you drop a quarter in and the whole thing swings back and forth? We popped a coin in, and since nobody could see what he was doing on the other side of the machine, we didn't realize anything was wrong until we heard him scream. As soon as that lever moved, it caught his finger.
Baaa, that sounds awful. It sounds like half the nail was ripped off... thank God it wasn't the actual finger!
We headed straight to the doctor right after. His finger started swelling up and the area under the nail turned a bit bruised, but the doctor said that’s actually a good sign—it means the nail isn't going to fall off!

wearymarlin4 said:So, I’m genuinely curious about the real motivation behind starting this forum and others like it. Is it just a way to scrape some decent ad revenue from web traffic? Is it about having total control over a niche community 😉 , or maybe just a bit of digital masochism 😁? Or is it because people aren't spending enough time at their desks, or they're just trying to build some sense of brotherhood and unity? What's the deal?

I really want to know—what drives guys like Anderson, Matthew, and the rest of the crew to put so much effort into this? It’s not that I’m hating on it, I just want to hear the truth...

Hey man, where have you been hiding? Haven't seen you in forever!

😁 😁 ne