I wonder how many theory appreciators I have in my audience today. Just how many indeed? For those that actually have taken at least ONE class in theory or philosophy, then you would know the paradox that is philosophy and theory. What I mean by this is that though these two practices and subjects allow an individual to better assert their thoughts and allows for one to look beyond what is considered "normal", it simultaneously has the potential to drive that person insane.
I honestly believe this. I think that there should be some regulation on who gets taught theory or philosophy. It has nothing to do with intelligence or anything associated with mental capacity as much as it does with mental stability. Now I'm not going to outwardly call myself "insane" but I am one of those people that have a natural sense of curiosity about this crazy world that we live in. I think about things as miniscule and random as how an event, or problem, can be related to a cartoon and be solved by taking what is rational from the cartoon's solution. Or, I will sit and think about the links between the scientific theory of creation and the one that is considered divine. Sometimes I might question people's approach to certain topics and reactions to certain things. These all have to do with philosophy and theory. So, by actively giving me the tools to think even MORE, I think is a grave mistake. lol. Seriously, since I've started my course on theory, I haven't really been able to stop relating things I experience throughout the day back to something that I learned in class. If you want to know what I'm experiencing right now, it's like knowing what the matrix is, knowing that it DOES exist, but not being able to access it. And even if I did access it, there was no possible way to verify that that isn't a Matrix within another one. Because there is almost no wrong answer in theory.
It really does bring me back, though, to there has to be something more than this. I know that everyone, at one point or another, has felt bored with life. Not "bored with life" in the sense that you want to die; no, but bored in the sense that you grow weary of the monotony and materialism that you either have to constantly reject or conform to. This goes even to the money that we give power. Money has no inherent power. Money is given power because we yield our power to money. Think about how any problem that we have right now is man-made. This financial crisis that we are going through right now doesn't have to be a crisis at all. *Sigh* I don't know. I just was thinking about all of this and it is comforting to know that other people think about this too as to make me feel like I'm not crazy. But even that has been covered in theory too. That since when does something that is universally accepted or shared, seen to be true? That's to say, if everyone thought it acceptable to go around chopping off a small ligament of their body every day, that doesn't make it less crazy. But I guess it would be logical (even though it's cold) to say that "life is pointless and then you die". lol
You sound alot like me and it is rather scary. And I have not taken any classes on philosophy. I would like to though. I guess it is strange to say I already think like that. I often ask werid questions like what if reality is just a dream? I always try to look further into meaning of things in itself because I just feel like things need to be investigated. I don't know alot about philosophy, but I plan to.
People will often get annoyed with me because I am often in my own little world sometimes not in touch with reality by thinking thinking thinking! For example say someone was talking about a dog or something then after that long conversation I will randomly bring up something random leaving most people to ask how did you come up with that we weren't even talking about that!
I guess it should be limited for some people...because some people might take it too seriously. Also "life is pointless then you die" is very logical and I like that saying, but I often find myself wanting meaning and "point" to life because if I didn't it would feel like I would be nothing, and everything around me would be nothing just here for no reason. Read some of Son_of_ disasters blogs he has alot of philosophy blogs I think you would like.
" I know that human beings and fish can coexist peacefully"
-W
Oh man... let me tell you though. If you take philosophy, make sure you are able to find the 'off' switch because at times you get annoyed with thinking. Well thinking intellectually anyway. Think about it like this; your type of thought is like natural talent. If you take that natural talent and give it form, shape, and training, then you are on your way to being a master. That's what going on. I'm Anakin of theory. lol. I really feel like this. And thanks, I will check out his blogs. I thought that people would like this blog.. It's not taking off like I would like it to though.
I recommend you to take theory as well. That is more about why we do the things we do and have the thoughts that we have whereas philosophy is more.. worldly focused I guess. I don't know exactly. I haven't studied it.
Sometimes people will just not read any blogs for the day..so don't worry if it takes awhile to get comments on your blogs. Just hang in there.
Well I am not sure if taking philosophy is a good idea then because I can't shut off my thoughts as it is now. lol. But i will try it anyway. I'm already messed up as it is so what is more? I actually don't get annoyed with thinking because I like it, but you have a point. I am already some what predisposed to think because I have generalized anxiety disorder and because I have this I worry and can't shut off the worry or thoughts.
There is also not alot of people on right now I am sure more people will read it. I have had some blogs that I thought were really good and they didn't even recieve a comment so don't feel bad.
I am into psychology and sociology alot and they are both tied together. i also believe that philosophy can be tied to those as well. Many things are connected together and you would never think they would be. I am a science junkie and I actually like to learn so I guess that makes me a nerd!
" I know that human beings and fish can coexist peacefully"
-W
It doesn't make you a nerd. It makes you curious. But whoa.. to think more when you already have a lot to think about and you can barely manage your current thoughts... Insanity. Be careful because some of the great theorists have had tragic endings. I'm not sure about names but, one died from an STD, another went crazy and shot his wife, another just went crazy and spent the rest of his days in an asylum, another went crazy and committed suicide, and the only one I'm sure of [Nietzsche] went had a mental break-down and spent the rest of his days getting help.
But I don't see a trend, do you?
I highly doubt I will end up like any of those people because I have a good sense of reality. But that is really interesting....I think people get way to far into it.
" I know that human beings and fish can coexist peacefully"
-W