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Yes, by disillusioning yourself that any of those things matter. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what god you pray to, because prayer is personal; doesn’t matter

Yes, by disillusioning yourself that any of those things matter. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what god you pray to, because prayer is personal; doesn’t matter what nation you call your own, because emigration is easier than ever; and doesn’t matter what colour your skin is, because it doesn’t define you. Obviously all that is easier said than done, but really if you stop letting any kind of tribal attachment define you as a person, life becomes a lot simpler.

mistermann 8y ago
> doesn’t matter what nation you call your own, because emigration is easier than ever Are there any fiscal consequences to that, at all? For example, I often read about the advantage of socialized medicare in Canada versus the US, is this difference a figment of people's imagination? Is that a tribalist belief, or acknowledgement of physical & fiscal reality? > Yes, by disillusioning yourself that any of those things matter. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what god you pray to, because prayer is personal; doesn’t matter what nation you call your own, because emigration is easier than ever; and doesn’t matter what colour your skin is, because it doesn’t define you. Are you saying it doesn't, or it shouldn't? Because from what I see on the news and read in psychological studies, it seems like there are significant numbers of people, some of whom are scientists, who don't share this interpretation of reality. > Obviously all that is easier said than done, but really if you stop letting any kind of tribal attachment define you as a person, life becomes a lot simpler. Is this a fact or a theory? And I don't mean that flippantly or offensively, I think it's a perfectly valid question considering the current political climate.
refurb 8y ago
You’re completely ignoring national identity, which has and always will be, a major part of people’s identity.
- ionised 8y ago
  Speak for yourself.
threatofrain 8y ago
National identity is rooted in language and culture. If people could easily speak two or three languages, the boundaries could become more fuzzy, but right now it seems like learning a real human language is harder than learning 10 programming languages.
- dorchadas 8y ago
  Not really, though. Especially for the basics. In fact, multilingualism is still the general standard in the world, especially in places like Asia and Africa. And even Europe, where most learn English. Yes, it's difficult, but it can be easier if we stressed it from a younger age, or if people had need for it. Instead, they use language to distance themselves from people, not bring each other together.

mistermann 8y ago

> doesn’t matter what nation you call your own, because emigration is easier than ever Are there any fiscal consequences to that, at all? For example, I often read about the advantage of socialized medicare in Canada versus the US, is this difference a figment of people's imagination? Is that a tribalist belief, or acknowledgement of physical & fiscal reality? > Yes, by disillusioning yourself that any of those things matter. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what god you pray to, because prayer is personal; doesn’t matter what nation you call your own, because emigration is easier than ever; and doesn’t matter what colour your skin is, because it doesn’t define you. Are you saying it doesn't, or it shouldn't? Because from what I see on the news and read in psychological studies, it seems like there are significant numbers of people, some of whom are scientists, who don't share this interpretation of reality. > Obviously all that is easier said than done, but really if you stop letting any kind of tribal attachment define you as a person, life becomes a lot simpler. Is this a fact or a theory? And I don't mean that flippantly or offensively, I think it's a perfectly valid question considering the current political climate.

refurb 8y ago

You’re completely ignoring national identity, which has and always will be, a major part of people’s identity.

ionised 8y ago
Speak for yourself.

threatofrain 8y ago

National identity is rooted in language and culture. If people could easily speak two or three languages, the boundaries could become more fuzzy, but right now it seems like learning a real human language is harder than learning 10 programming languages.

dorchadas 8y ago
Not really, though. Especially for the basics. In fact, multilingualism is still the general standard in the world, especially in places like Asia and Africa. And even Europe, where most learn English. Yes, it's difficult, but it can be easier if we stressed it from a younger age, or if people had need for it. Instead, they use language to distance themselves from people, not bring each other together.