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Your choice for the word "blame" is telling? Blame would not be the word I'd use in this case. It's understanding. Understanding that people have traumas. Traum

by wjnc 4y ago

Your choice for the word "blame" is telling? Blame would not be the word I'd use in this case. It's understanding. Understanding that people have traumas. Traumas percolate through the generations. Without elaborating too much - both in my wife's and my family their traumas are for a large part World War II related. Active fighting, hunger, uncertainty, refugeeship, absence - it's all reflected in our (grand-)parents generation and thus in our genes and upbringing. We have our own traumas that I'm unable to reflect on yet. That's why I feel an extra sadness when watching Ukrainian children. Traumas live on for ages. Thing that comes to mind: We have local cultures celebrating battles with Spain 400+ years ago. Humans are a hardy bunch. I don't think it's biological after many generations, but culture is an important part of humanity.

eric4smith 4y ago
I used "blame" now because society is filled with people who blame something else for their station in life. Don't you think that it makes sense in that context?
- Teever 4y ago
  "If you believe that your thoughts originate inside your brain, do you also believe that television shows are made inside your television set?" I am because we are. We are all irrevocably linked, even more so in the hyperconnected digital age.
- Hoasi 4y ago
  > Don't you think that it makes sense in that context? It does, in an age of entitlement where we teach kids any of their feelings are valid reasons to bully other people to get what they want.
- FollowingTheDao 4y ago
  > I used "blame" now because society is filled with people who blame something else for their station in life. Wow. You have a lack of compassion you just do not see. So if I punch you in the face ,the bruise that follows is your fault? I mean, why are you blaming me for that bruise on your face? Trauma creates verified changes in brain structure. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01357-z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01357-z You know, like a bruise, or a broken leg. So these people need help, not to be left alone with even more burden on themselves.

by wjnc 4y ago

eric4smith 4y ago

I used "blame" now because society is filled with people who blame something else for their station in life. Don't you think that it makes sense in that context?

Teever 4y ago
"If you believe that your thoughts originate inside your brain, do you also believe that television shows are made inside your television set?" I am because we are. We are all irrevocably linked, even more so in the hyperconnected digital age.
Hoasi 4y ago
> Don't you think that it makes sense in that context? It does, in an age of entitlement where we teach kids any of their feelings are valid reasons to bully other people to get what they want.
FollowingTheDao 4y ago
> I used "blame" now because society is filled with people who blame something else for their station in life. Wow. You have a lack of compassion you just do not see. So if I punch you in the face ,the bruise that follows is your fault? I mean, why are you blaming me for that bruise on your face? Trauma creates verified changes in brain structure. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01357-z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01357-z You know, like a bruise, or a broken leg. So these people need help, not to be left alone with even more burden on themselves.