tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19268887.post3010792611968342800..comments2024-03-17T18:44:03.058+11:00Comments on Lazy Luddite Log: MisanthropyDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710148812664294219noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19268887.post-71406470148037428602010-04-23T18:21:03.649+10:002010-04-23T18:21:03.649+10:00Despite the derth of comments it seems my entry wa...Despite the derth of comments it seems my entry was noticed by some. At a luncheon some friends started critiquing it for me. Here is my summary of what was discussed...<br /><br />The problem with anything like what I am proposing is that one can never be sure it is the right cause and can never test it in experiment conditions. The effects of nature or nurture cannot be removed from the development of any person or group. Any old explanation will do.<br /><br />One alternative suggested was "Fear" which does fit very well many kinds of prejudice and has a basis in evolved behaviour. Member of the same group seem the same and so one can feel safe with them. Any indicator of difference may also be an indicator of danger from beyond the group. One objection to this theory was that all groups (necessarily) have both genders so sexism cannot be explained.<br /><br />It was suggested that the explanations are less important than the solutions. However it happened, the fact is prejudice exists, and we can test ways of combating it. My solutions, whatever the explanation, were approved of, in particular the ones involving exposing oneself to difference and in questioning whether others are truly harmful.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710148812664294219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19268887.post-3011020512242477632010-04-15T19:28:16.353+10:002010-04-15T19:28:16.353+10:00Thanks. I forget if I know who you are...Thanks. I forget if I know who you are...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710148812664294219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19268887.post-48432537388800556552010-04-13T21:21:40.053+10:002010-04-13T21:21:40.053+10:00excellent post =)excellent post =)WaffleGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149243271653499833noreply@blogger.com