...the midwit psychology isn't structured in logic (systems thinking), but in insecurity. They are clever enough to know they are not overly clever (but extremely socially adept, and very good at cooperation).
That's why collectivism is an attractive proposition to them.
Their 'will to power' can be realized most efficiently in this way.
Unfortunately it's regressive in terms of societal development.
You'll never make a dog read Shakespeare - but he's not insecure about it, because he's not intelligent enough to grasp the concept on what he's missing out on.
The midwit ?... they do have enough intelligence to grasp 'what they are missing'.
Alright, I appreciate you going all in and expounding on the psychological aspects of what it is to be a midwit.
Also checked your latest update and in a way the psychological anguish it causes to some is much needed. Some of course will ignore it and choose to merely exist and others will try to learn something from it.
About me am not sure what I am though, I subscribe rather to individualism, and I going through your article I didn't feel the psychological anguish.
Actually made me realize how much more I have to learn about.
We are all a product of our own past , and the psychology of who we are now, is the culmination of all that.
Ergo, that's the important part to look at. (dealing directly with the foundations, not the facade).
Yup, you can't fake courage, once the question is asked directly - You can 'pretend at being brave' if the questions are never asked . (that's very easy).
If you don't realize how much you still have to learn, you're really screwed.
My own stupidity amazes me sometimes! lol
I concur, our past and environment shape us more than we at times like to acknowledge.
I just recently started on that journey, trying to find that lost self, make peace with my past, get to fully comprehend why I manifest some behaviours and finally get to reintegrate that to who I am.
I think the ego sometimes is too big to even realize that which we don't really know, definitely requires courage to go through the destruction of the perceived self in order to create a new more anchored and aware self.
I think the ego sometimes is too big to even realize that which we don't really know,
My interpretation is different.(staying on the Freudian paradigm)
The ego is misunderstood.
The ego negotiates between the super ego (parental values mostly), and the ID (the 'I want'- which possess no moral value).
Modern day (incorrect) interpretations place the ego at the center of the decision making, not the negotiator between the two other component parts.
I've written few post about this if you be bothered searching for them!lol - in the last 6 months.
Your statement would indicate the (imo) incorrect framing of the ego. A common mistake.
Your statement would indicate the ID having a louder and more influential voice over the superego. (not the ego, if you see what I mean)
It's all 'shades off.
(I think I may have done a poor job expalining it- sorry if that's the case - my lack of caffeine, and hunger, makes my replies very truncated!lol)
definitely requires courage to go through the destruction of the perceived self in order to create a new more anchored and aware self.
I'd say (personally) that to see it in those terms, is not the best perspective. Don't try to destroy anything, but accept everything - the good and bad - and then work with the material you have - new material that's been formed out of those thought process...
( I really need to go and get some food! lol)
I agree with not destroying. Focusing energy on accepting and improving is the best way to go. You have great ideas and thank you for expressing them in here
Thanks !
If you don't realize how much you still have to learn, you're really screwed....Amen to that! This is one of the most important things that all of us have to realize: how much work there is still left to be done on ourselves. Daily!