2007-03-19 22:47:46 · 15 answers · asked by rusalka 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Because we're a social species who live in herds. For the most part the herd is identical. Originality helps one stand out within the herd. It's posturing. It's communicating your desire to rise above the rest and elevate your position in the social hierarchy. Achieving a higher social status betters an animals chance at survival and therefore any tools used to get it there have value.
2007-03-23 17:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by ox4a64 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because the world is always searching for something new... something different to make the everyday lives not boring. But it is said also that there is no more new in the universe... All things that new is not really new, it is done and has happened before. We can only change some of the aspects of this so-called new things to appear as new. Anyway, we have to think for things out of our very own mind according to what it is intended and not relying to what is already there. We should not be copycats! We should be continually searching for new things which can bring ease and breakthrough to our everyday's needs.
2007-03-19 22:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by Alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do we?
Or do we value only that which substantially supports our current paradigm?
We like to pretend that we value originality but it it strays too far from what we are comfortable with we get frightened and are not comfortable with it at all. This fear of change is innate, and difficult for primates in general to deal with.
Once we become aware that we are doing this it gets a bit easier to handle change.
Love and blessings Don
2007-03-20 01:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to say we do but to be honest, I don't thinks so. If we did everyone wouldn't want to have the same hair style, listen to the same music, have the same friends, etc. It seems as if most of us don't value originally until we are old enough (adults) to figure out that it is alright to be that way.
2007-03-19 22:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by BONNI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a sense of self. It makes you or me feel special about our own identity. Not just a nameless, faceless person in the crowd. The reality IS there is no such thing as orginality, we just like to think so to make us feel better about our choices.
2007-03-19 23:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main substantial concern concerning originality in placed up modern era is that originality is being redefined and recycled into an altered originality generated by utilising a materialistic selfish era of up coming toddlers that are extra fascinated with sort names and film star sort existence types than coming up orginal existence types and cultures for the destiny
2016-10-02 10:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good thing to say. In all actuality, society does not value originality in my experience.
2007-03-23 10:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by Alabama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the limitations most people have. Its something "rare" therefore it holds some type of value.... real or perceived.
2007-03-23 17:17:40 · answer #8 · answered by Izen G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's like asking why you we value ourselves. everyone is original because we're all uniquely different, the commonalities we share for truth and understanding unite us to help keep freedom alive.
2007-03-20 09:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by lifeoutsidethecircle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
originality signifies courage
the courage to step out of the new and forget about what others may think and just do what you want to do.
it also shows creativity
someone is creative enough to be able to think of something brand new.. and do it
2007-03-19 22:56:40 · answer #10 · answered by curls 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋