When I meet you,
I have a need to put you in a “slot”, a category. And that category needs to be
one with which I am familiar as it’s too much trouble to invent another. It’s
the same with a company, a product and a website.
This is not just
me – it’s everyone of us and we do it so we can survive the daily onslaught of
“newness”.
But, as with most
things in life you can refuse to be categorised; you can insist that it is
unfair for people to judge you, that the categories are too constricting and
that you are “unique”. If you go down that route, you will be categorised
anyhow! But as you didn’t “participate” you will be placed in the wrong
category and that may be far worse than being categorised.
Once again, it’s
for you to choose….
What are you?
Friend or enemy? Fake or real? Leader or follower? A good deal or a rip-off? Trustworthy
or crooked?
By making it
easier to be correctly categorised you stand more chance of ending up in the
category you are hoping for.
Until next time
(and fitting in well),
Peripatetic
Scribe
An interesting view on how we make assumptions about others as well as products. An excellent blog to consider on a wet, miserable day in England. Nice one, P.S.
ReplyDeleteJames Totnes.
A very interesting view of human nature in evaluating "things". I would like to use this in school to get the views of my class - I'm sure they will have much to comment upon (as usual)!!
ReplyDeleteMark NZ
James, thank you for your comment - I hope it also reflects the way others think of us....
ReplyDeleteMark - I think your class will have much to say on this topic. I wonder how they view each other...how they view you (and maybe me!)... their parents and the world around them.... interesting thoughts coming your way.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting blog post! I will also use it in my classes, as I'm sure it will generate a lively discussion.
ReplyDeleteThank you, P.S.
Lucana
Lucana - get therm talking about this blog and you may find some very interesting attitudes come out!
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