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Originally posted by manykapao
People identify with causes, but why?
in a way, I don't understand that entirely, but yes that can happen when you externalize your identity. Your true identity is entirely internal and is what aligns with a group or other such external force or entity.
Originally posted by manykapao
reply to post by Itisnowagain
there is an inherent I, yes absolutely.
Originally posted by manykapao
reply to post by Itisnowagain
well the I am I am could be implied to be such.
Originally posted by manykapao
reply to post by Sissel
curiosity. To grow and learn.
maybe I am AI.
no. Why do you fear being honest, or at least allowing yourself to and not report back here? I think people are scared to pry open the hood of the car, so to speak, for fear that they might mess something up.
No alternative motive beyond growth.
I swear on my honor.
Originally posted by manykapao
reply to post by Hefficide
what about when socially implied identities take the other route and are a negative force?
Is that natural as well? If so how can they be reinforced over time since by their very nature they put the society to employ them at odds with survival.
Originally posted by manykapao
reply to post by Itisnowagain
I do not follow...?
you are human, you are Asian
you are, anything,.
your identity then is only what you are born with. once you retire you are no longer a cop, or a plumber or anything where a state of inactivation is inevitable or possible.
If I can be expelled from the catholic church, then perhaps I was never catholic. ect
I think I am not understanding you.
Originally posted by manykapao
reply to post by Itisnowagain
I do not follow...?
you are human, you are Asian
you are, anything,.
your identity then is only what you are born with. once you retire you are no longer a cop, or a plumber or anything where a state of inactivation is inevitable or possible.
If I can be expelled from the catholic church, then perhaps I was never catholic. ect
I think I am not understanding you.