It is generally thought that the person who instigates a confrontation automatically losses the confrontation. We might say that it’s because the instigator has a “vigilantism” drive and is therefore seen as pathetic… always looking for a a subject to redeem his anger. An anger he can’t stomach himself. We might say that he’s bettingContinue reading “Feeling insulted as being shortchanged”
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The public as Will and Represnetation
We can say that we live in the world Hegel created. We all live in each other’s head as long as we agree for them to live in ours. When we argue, we envision how we appear within the mind of the other. Then we think about thinking about our image within their head (whichContinue reading “The public as Will and Represnetation”
Have we gone mad?
The word “freakouts” denotes that a person has gone mad. In an argument, emotions suddenly spike and explodes inside the person. The word “meltdown” denotes that the person has reached a psychotic episode as if emotions has pulled him down. But this is completely counterintuitive. The “direction” of a public freakout is up. Situations tendContinue reading “Have we gone mad?”
The Loyal Fans of 9gag
9gag.com is a video/ meme imageboard of the late 2000’s. It’s an offshoot of the 4chan imageboard format. It has gone through facelifts over the years but it managest to remain true to the fanbase over the years. As forum based websites goes mainstream, the essence can fall into the backseat. Reddit.com is a greatContinue reading “The Loyal Fans of 9gag”
Top 5 Public Freakout situations
5. Doorway/ entrance We’ve all been there. A bottle necking opening of a grocery store, the tight opening of a convenience store, or the entrance of our own home. People shovel themselves into packed stores while attempting to avoid running through the crowd. The doors acts as a cutting and blocking of flow, limiting theContinue reading “Top 5 Public Freakout situations”
Let’s fight
Getting On My Nerves – Stating the obvious We already know that arguments tends to escalate towards a climax. Why would we not insult someone if had no intention to take it up to a shouting match? The inability to “just let it go” is due, in part, from a mental pain receptor. This mentalContinue reading “Let’s fight”
