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I don't know if its generally accepted yet, but I wish it was, and hope it one day is. For the last few years, I've found that Emotions vs Logic is very analogo
by yazaddaruvala 11y ago
I don't know if its generally accepted yet, but I wish it was, and hope it one day is. For the last few years, I've found that Emotions vs Logic is very analogous to Magic vs Science.
"Magic is just Science we don't understand yet"
"Emotions are just Logic you don't understand yet"
When people believed Magic existed, and it was uncontrollable by the majority there were negative outcomes. Those with magic, exploiting those without it. Those without magic, fearing and killing those with it.
However, when the general attitude changed to: Although we don't know the science behind it yet, everything happens for a reason. It gives people hope that they can uncover that reason. They are also less prone to being exploited by it and reduces the chances of fearing it. Succinctly, believing in Science democratizes access to "Magic".
Similarly, if a person believes emotions are outside reason and therefore outside their control, they are more likely to succumb to them. Meanwhile, believing emotions are controllable, not only provides hope for people that dislike their current emotional state, but it is also directly proportional to increasing the belief that you are also in control of your response to those emotions.
- splawn 11y agoMagic has been very influential even to this day. It totally changed the "game" of games with its innovative business model. I learned a few weeks ago that Richard Garfield initially created Magic just so he could fund publishing his "real" game RoboRally which I find hilarious.