I find that this is an indication that we are no longer able to live in a social context. We have become so insular with our home theatres, home computers and SUVs that we have forgotten how to speak and ineract with one another.
2006-09-27 05:02:36 · 11 answers · asked by St.Anger 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Having lived in a small town and now a large city, I can see why it is happening. It's not just our own insularity but also being just another anonymous person in the world due to the sheer size of our communities. Rarely do our communities have a central focus or place anymore. As such there are fewer and fewer people we have something on common with that we can strive to share things with. WIthout others to share with, we have no release, no confidants, and no place to learn from others experiences. Sadly, I think many people are turning to psychologists to replace this sense of place that we once had.
2006-09-27 05:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mongo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not concerned about the pyschologists poping up... And I agree with the fact that people are going with the home theatres, and computers. But it is a double edged sword. What divides us also can unite us... We are communicating right now. And what is it that we are using? Could it be computers?... Home theatres are something you don't hog to yourself... The whole idea about it is a nice social gathering of friends and/or family where you have a lot more freedom. And if someone needs to use the can, or steps out for a smoke, runs to the kitchen for a drink, or a bite... the movie can be paused. Lets see that happen at the theatre. Society is becoming more of a instant society though. Where everything has to be right here, right now. That is what concerns me...
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2006-09-27 13:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It scares me honestly, as does the insurgence of people taking depression medication. No one talks to their mates or friends anymore since they are so busy sitting in traffic and working in cold, soulless environments. Pop culture alone is enough to drive many to the brink of insanity. People need to quit caring about who the stars are dating this week or who's wearing what. Especially when no one cares about what is actually happening in this world. Apathy and complacency are often the norm but usually labeled "patriotism" at least in the USA. I'm thinking we all need to tear down these cities, toss our computers and cell phones, and get back to farming and bartering again.
2006-09-27 12:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by Autogestion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, at least they are doing something for their suffering. Better they should get help than fester and possibly act out inappropriately, like go to work and shoot people, as happens often enough. In other words, I'd rather see a lot of therapy than a lot of violence and suicide and other wretchedness.
2006-09-27 12:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure of your question. But, I don't see a problem with ppl consulting psychologists, I believe it's a healthy attitude to try to go inside of yourself to figure out what the problem is. Anais Nin said, 'We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.' I agree with that 100%. The truth of the matter is that all problems that we face in our individual lives are a direct result of ourselves, and what is wrong with us-- not what's wrong with others. We can't fix other ppl, we can only fix ourselves and our perspectives.
2006-09-27 12:31:42 · answer #5 · answered by retro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because I see it this way: since there is so much stress in this world today, and our bodies were not designed to handle so much stress, people want to "zone out", in order not to have to deal with everything.
People often need to consult psychologists in order to learn to cope.
2006-09-28 13:58:09 · answer #6 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. I find that people are not willing to take ownership of their problems and instead delegate them to their shrink.
The current trend, whilst being lucrative to the psychiatry business, is damaging its credibility.
2006-09-27 12:06:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better than casting bones or witch doctors or priests.
2006-09-27 13:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by James P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does worry some people, i.e. Scientologists. And they are crazy.
2006-09-27 13:41:18 · answer #9 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very well said....we have become a society of isolated, anti-social dependents...psychology will not cure what ails us.
2006-09-27 12:06:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋