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An indicator on the dashboard indicates an objective fact: x is not working as it should. In a social context, the vast majority of "waring lights" are not obj
by drumdance 16y ago
An indicator on the dashboard indicates an objective fact: x is not working as it should.
In a social context, the vast majority of "waring lights" are not objective reality. They are just a subjective state of mind.
And BTW I generally ignore my check engine light. ;)
- jodrellblank 16y agoWhat do you mean 'just' a subjective state of mind? Fear indicates a fact - you have learned a reason to be afraid in situation X. "Situation X makes me afraid" is a repeatable, testable statement. It's not coming from my consciousness so it is plenty objective enough. You don't feel it, but what difference does that make? If ignoring it worked, if "just do it" was good advice it would be so obvious, such common advice that such a blog post would not be necessary. If just ignoring fear worked, fear wouldn't have any power over any of us in the first place.
- drumdance 16y agoJesus, it's not like the article suggests jumping off a bridge.It just says that in certain cases, we have irrational fears that can safely be ignored.