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Old 06-05-2010, 11:29 AM
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Well, we can hope. But the principles of society were set long before we were born.
Ah, I'm tired and I need some rest. It's always a pleasure to discuss philosophy. It's just a shame that society has evolved the way it has. There's no such thing as life skills anymore. You either learn to be enslaved to society or your an outcast.
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Old 06-05-2010, 11:35 AM
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Ah, I'm tired and I need some rest. It's always a pleasure to discuss philosophy. It's just a shame that society has evolved the way it has. There's no such thing as life skills anymore. You either learn to be enslaved to society or your an outcast.
Nicely put. I think I know where this forum lies..
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Old 06-05-2010, 01:09 PM
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Question: Do you despise humanity?

Out of context I'm just bluntly asking.
I despise myself, but I have no say to humanity as a whole, since that's the most gross generalization that one can make. We are all individuals, but we are often unable to distinguish those differences, hence the concept of humanity.

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I am of course addressing to those who would rather support a fictional alien hostile species, completely disregarding their own. I was not directing such a message to a fellow human who at least adequately acknowledges their species.
Well I am quite insane, but I do not have any delusions about the fact what I am. Suffice to say that my issues have nothing to do with any of the above. Furthermore, I don't usually want to think things in too large scale, since I have no say whatsoever, so why should I care either way?
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Old 06-05-2010, 06:51 PM
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I am of course addressing to those who would rather support a fictional alien hostile species, completely disregarding their own. I was not directing such a message to a fellow human who at least adequately acknowledges their species.
The Na'vi are only hostile to the humans who have mistreated them.

I would MUCH rather be Na'vi than human, but I don't have anything specifically against humans in general.
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Old 06-05-2010, 06:57 PM
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You either learn to be enslaved to society or your an outcast.
Isn't it just sad? One thing's for sure, humanity wasn't meant to turn out this way.

I think the main reason we all love the Na'vi is that, in many ways, they are much more human than we are. We were meant to be more like the Na'vi, in touch with ourselves, the others around us, and with nature itself. I believe the main reason that there isn't peace here on earth is people, for whatever reason, don't want to acknowledge what they are. If everyone could just be at peace with themselves, we could learn to be at peace with others again.

That's the beauty of the Na'vi. They have this almost magical sense of internal peace and contentment that we all wish we could have, but society tries to brainwash us into believing that we won't be happy until we do this, or buy that, and the more you find yourself fitting in to this never-ending cycle, the less content you are with yourself and your situation. Sadly, if you have the objectivity to see this, the sheeple call you insane.

I don't hate humanity, I hate society, what humanity has become because of it.

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I am in love with this scene. It does express love, love between Trinity and Neo, a love for each other on the dancefloor, a love for music, and a love for the earth.
It truly is awesome, isn't it? People need to learn how to love again.

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Why do people make fun of me when I say I cry? I'm in touch with my spirit and inner soul, whats wrong with that?
Absolutely nothing. *hugs*

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The Na'vi are only hostile to the humans who have mistreated them.

I would MUCH rather be Na'vi than human, but I don't have anything specifically against humans in general.
Well said.

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Old 06-05-2010, 07:44 PM
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Exactly...

SOCIETY... can be bad. Does it mean all humans are bad? NO. Most are just victims, they're trapped within it and don't know anything else, don't even realise they're enslaved.
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Old 06-05-2010, 10:43 PM
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When you let aside the natural instincts of territoriality, violence or egoism and feel part of a larger community; merge with the crowd moving in waves, in an improvised dance, being an only heart beating at the rhythm of music.

That's human nature. Embracing it is indescribable.
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Old 06-05-2010, 10:46 PM
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Exactly...

SOCIETY... can be bad. Does it mean all humans are bad? NO. Most are just victims, they're trapped within it and don't know anything else, don't even realise they're enslaved.
EXACTLY!
That's what some people on this forum don't realize. I mean, everyone has their dreams, but if you bluntly hate your species, there's a problem.
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