What Are You Good At?

Question

What do you believe you can bring to the world? What is unique and useful in you?
Transported to a world where the people are empty vessels of no culture or science or philopophy or ideas what would you teach and how would that society turn out?

Answer 1

I could teach Respect, Honesty, Loyalty.

I'm not super smart, but I'm not dumb either. My skills are social.

Answer 2

You're good. This is a very good question.

Transported to a world where there is no culture or science or philosophy means that you could probably make some money teaching them how to survive. Let's face it, culture, science and philosophy were developed by humans as a tool for survival. Our frail bodies would have been devoured by the stronger and beastly predators if we had not developed such mental constructs. Culture, science, philosophy (and yes, religion and language and everything else we as humans created) exist to provide the power and ability for our genes to reproduce. (Life is best defined as self-replicating molecules, in our case, DNA. It loves to do it's thing. Like the crab grass in my front yard.)

So physical plane survival is step one. It's very objective. You either survive or you don't. The next step is understanding what the heck reality is all about. That one has very subjective and vague goals.


I could teach them about the need for septic systems, clean water, how to plant and harvest food so they would survive. And create a good shelter.

But the highest attainment, and the highest gift, is independent of any one culture, science or philosophy. It is a concept, and a process, and it's called WISDOM. That's the best you can give anybody.

(Of course WISDOM is very vague and seldom do we humans attain it, but it's on sale today only on E-Bay. Be the first to get your free toaster and ice-cream cones for the kids!)

Answer 3

Boy, that's deep, transported to a world where the people are empty vessels------your sick, life is precious-we are here from nothing, The name of the creator of all means==He Causes to Become. When we get wrapped up in our smarts we have your question. You are either on drugs or think your really smart--either way you are the looser.You set yourself above mankind, which is sad, I hope you you can grow by being humble to the creation of life.

Answer 4

I am good at applying myself. Trying my best to do my best.

I cannot imagine a society of empty vessels or blank slates.

I could only encourage people to think for themselves and make their best effort to improve themselves in the areas realting to Love, Peace, Tolerance, Humility & Compassion. I would teach the Scout Law as the guide to build from.

Answer 5

Love
I don't know where I got this saying from, but it's "'teach only love, for that is what you are". That keeps me focused since I am a social worker. I think that any way a person can add to rather than take away from the environment they find themselves in is their gift to the world. For me, trying to maintain a positive perspective (notice I didn't say "attitude" because emotions can be overpowering sometimes and we all get a little down and grumpy) (I am quite certain my husband and kids would agree on that one, trust me) is what I think I do best.

Answer 6

Buongiorno. I come in peace.
Or something like that. I've been trying to bring acceptance into the world. I fight against prejudice, racism, and stereotypes. It's a tough goal that could never be reached, but I try where I can.
Without these ideas, society would turn out into mindless zombies who would pick flowers and sing Kumbyaa. Without the seed we are boring; with it, we are horrible. Eliminate it to a point, then it's acceptable but, right now, it's totally unacceptable.

Answer 7

I am not good at anything. What i can bring is joy to the suffering by sitting with them, sharing a joke, seeing a smile on their faces, for at least that minute they are out of their sufferings and a little (read: miniscule) change takes place somewhere around them. Change follows, they start to think. The process of change for the better takes place. And then growth. Because change is the prelude to growth, change brings forth ideas, life and one continues to enjoy life and lives on. I believe in the dictum "suffer what there is to suffer and enjoy what is there to enjoy" but if you have a goal, a goal for happiness, you shall definitely meet with resounding success, the day is not far.

Answer 8

I would help and teach people how to plant and flourish a garden. Starting with a seedling and producing a yield. Caring and nurturing a living plant could encourage them to produce so many different things.
I don't know how the Society would turn out, take a look at this one, and we started pretty much the same way...but it would be beautiful.

Answer 9

I would bring that society the art of humanity. Humanity would be the key focus. I would never allow that society to learn of money or religion. If there are two things in this world that tear us apart I would have to say it is these. When we all work towards the benefit of mankind we benefit so much more in the process.

Answer 10

I'd bring logic... Thinking logically. What will racism do? It'll degrade people, not get rid of them. What will hate and regret do? Poison your mind. Regretting things you did are done. You can't go back. Hating does nothing but make you think about who or what hurt you or betrayed you. Thinking logically, what's the point of a lie? Drinking does what? Remove pain temporarily but brings it back twice as bad when it wears off. So many things would be better if everyone thought logically about their actions. But, then again, who thinks logically when they're doing something they enjoy or love?

Answer 11

I think I would be able to bring a love of reading/writing- literature in general.

My view of the world is what's unique in me, but I'm not sure if that's really helpful to anyone but myself.

To your last question: I'm not a very good teacher. I don't have nearly enough patience with other people.