thefountainhed
02-07-04, 08:43 AM
*disclaimer* generalities abound as a result of summarization*
The human is so violently emotionally unstable, it is almost sickening. While in control of our mental capacities, rational capabilities, we are totally absolved of any control over our emotions. Sure, we can limit to some extent, the effects our emotions have on us physically and mentally, but the emotions nevertheless, exist. In a situation where you feel saddened or insecure, control maybe exerted in the sense that no tears are shed, or physical outbursts thwarted, but we nevertheless merely escape the crisis stage; we still get stimulated, and the emotions run their course. In lieu of my increasing interest in the human emotional condition, I studied these scenarios:
1. A student in a class who answers the question the entire class cannot.
Teacher response:
A. wow. you are brilliant dave
B. well, that is one answer, it is not the correct answer, but it is certainly an answer. Good imagination, davie.
C. Incorrect. Please raise your hand only if you know the correct answer.
2. A guy in a bar/club/crowded area who approaches a girl
Her response:
A. ewwwww
B. sure, we can go on a date
C. how about I call you?
3. A classically beautiful girl who:
A. Has essentially, no female friends as a result of perhaps jealousy?
B. Rarely gets approached by men because they are intimidated?
C. Gets told everyday how beautiful she is.
Now, let’s assume that each scenario is the reflection of one individual, what assumptions can you as the reader, make of their current psychological state? Insecure, and why?, confident and why?, etc etc
One must realize that emotions precede a psychological state, and that the human, at least in the culture, is immensely, and pathetically, emotionally insecure.
The human is so violently emotionally unstable, it is almost sickening. While in control of our mental capacities, rational capabilities, we are totally absolved of any control over our emotions. Sure, we can limit to some extent, the effects our emotions have on us physically and mentally, but the emotions nevertheless, exist. In a situation where you feel saddened or insecure, control maybe exerted in the sense that no tears are shed, or physical outbursts thwarted, but we nevertheless merely escape the crisis stage; we still get stimulated, and the emotions run their course. In lieu of my increasing interest in the human emotional condition, I studied these scenarios:
1. A student in a class who answers the question the entire class cannot.
Teacher response:
A. wow. you are brilliant dave
B. well, that is one answer, it is not the correct answer, but it is certainly an answer. Good imagination, davie.
C. Incorrect. Please raise your hand only if you know the correct answer.
2. A guy in a bar/club/crowded area who approaches a girl
Her response:
A. ewwwww
B. sure, we can go on a date
C. how about I call you?
3. A classically beautiful girl who:
A. Has essentially, no female friends as a result of perhaps jealousy?
B. Rarely gets approached by men because they are intimidated?
C. Gets told everyday how beautiful she is.
Now, let’s assume that each scenario is the reflection of one individual, what assumptions can you as the reader, make of their current psychological state? Insecure, and why?, confident and why?, etc etc
One must realize that emotions precede a psychological state, and that the human, at least in the culture, is immensely, and pathetically, emotionally insecure.