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Topic | What makes someone human? |
Alkaloid 09/27/17 5:24:21 PM #17: | I'm going to assume this isn't a biology topic. I would say every person has most or all of these. This is typed off the cuff and isn't well developed or organized. - appreciation for art. Be it music, theater, movies, visual arts, novels, whatever. Every human ought to appreciate art. - empathy. Understanding others' emotions is paramount for the human experience. - kindness. Not being a dick is the best way to win friends. - being a dick. On the other hand, people also need to look out for themselves, and fight for their best interests. Even if it steps on toes. - spirituality and ritualism. I think pretty much everybody has some sort of superstitions, religious beliefs, or rituals that they adhere to. Even if it's subconscious. - society, community, and cooperation. This is why civilization exists. - respect for authority. Whether it's parents, teachers, police, priests, government leaders, supervisor, superior, or god(s), everyone answers to someone. - defiance of authority. Yeah, this is also an indelible part of being human. Authority needs to be challenged in order to continue being respected. - desire for companionship. Usually a lover, but friends and family or even pets also apply. - making mistakes and learning from them. And probably lots of other stuff. But I need to get back to work. --- Alkaloid: It's just water in a cup. ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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