Cruising YQA it doesn't take long to see that people of most age groups have a broad range of opinions about matters, and they state those opinions as absolutes.
Most of the opinions contradict similar certainties held by others on the same QAs. Meaning the opinions are based on flawed information, or reasoning.
But it's pervasive.
One of the ways I try to keep my mind from atrophying is by backtracking the certainties I hold, and questioning them constantly.
Did we TEACH these youngsters to believe they know everything about everything, or did they come by it some other way?
Senior Citizens over 60 only, please.
You younger models have already had your say, coming at the question from other directions.
2007-08-24 03:41:27 · 8 answers · asked by Jack P 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
It seems to come with the territory. When you are young, you think you know everything. The older you get the less you realize you know.
I don't think the mass media exactly help matters either, all the time telling them how smart and savvy they are when, for the most part, nothing could be further from the truth.
2007-08-24 03:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Excuse me, but you 'lost' me when you stated that you want ONLY answers from those who are OVER 60! I do agree with you about keeping my mind (from atrophying) ACTIVE by backtracking SOME of the 'certainties' I hold, and questioning them constantly ... but I really do not understand WHY you think that ONLY the answers from those OVER 60 should 'count' ... I'm 56, retired, and I do have MUCH to say on this 'debate over opinions' as you do ... and so may some people who are in their late teens and twenties. You say that we have 'had our say' ... but that 'say' may have been as the answers people have given on specific subjects, and not on THIS issue. You also say that 'most of the opinions contradict similar certainties held by others on the same QAs, and that means their opinions are based on 'flawed information or reasoning.' HUNH? An OPINION is just that, and 'opinion' ... and I frequently take the 'devil's advocate' side simply to see if I can get a 'reasonable debate' started ... but you seem to think that because you don't 'agree' with my opinion YOU have the right to say that MY OPINION comes from 'flawed information or reasoning.' Since you don't know me, and you don't have any 'real way of knowing what is in MY MIND, how can you 'decide' that I have 'flawed information' in this forum? That is the EXACT REASON I come to this forum nearly every day ... this isn't about reading 'what you already think is correct' but about 'finding out as much different information' as possible, and then making up my own mind (or whomever is making up their mind) using deductive reasoning. I KNOW how to do 'critical thinking' and how to use 'deductive reasoning' to decide the validity of the many varied subjects discussed here. I suggest you take a 'refresher course' in your method of thinking, and come here with a more 'open mind' and perhaps you can 'learn' from these 'younger people' the way I do at times. It will certainly help KEEP YOU YOUNG.
2007-08-24 10:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I hope I'm not kidding myself here but I try to offer my opinion - in other words be opinionated - on things I'm sure about and keep my mouth shut on things I don't know about. For things I know a little about but stand a chance of being wrong, I try to qualify my answers (opinions) so the reader will double-check any info I might offer.
On the other hand, when I read a question that is really an opinion posing as a question and that opinion is patently wrong or blatantly provocative, I generally react if the subject is not entirely frivolous. And, I have no problem reacting in a manner that may get me labeled as a troll. Poke a wasp nest and you may get stung.
2007-08-24 13:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very difficult for youngsters to admit or portray that they do not know about everything.
I think I remember a time.
Do you recall an old German saying?
"Too soon ve get old, too late ve get schmart".
I visited my cousins in Italy several times and on one visit we were touring. We needed directions. She stopped and asked one man and he obliged with directions. Then she asked a second man, then a third.
Two directions were identical, and we took that route.
She said to me, Italians do not like to admit that they do not know, anything. They will concoct the answer. One must ask three people and if two are alike, it may be correct. LOL
Ya, I learned to research and verify my responses, except those from my life experiences.
2007-08-24 11:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To know that you do not know is the best.
To pretend to know when you do not know is a disease.
Remember, religion is a disease of the mind, born of fear, which has done nothing but bring untold misery down upon the human race.
2007-08-24 10:56:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure we are. Just look at your question, that leaves alot of 49-59 yr. olds out of your equations. Heck we know that teen agers know more than anyone, just ask one.
2007-08-24 13:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but you really think they will change.no not untill they are older.an really understand what you are talking about.this will get deleated.but they can say what ever,thats why i do not answer many questions anymore.i guess i schould not answer this.i am 50.
2007-08-24 10:52:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes we do have opinions but we are much more informed than the young ones ........... they seem to get all their info from the cartoons
2007-08-24 10:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by zee zee 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋