“it is possible to live comfortably, even if I am in poverty (as long as I have food, safety, and a computer with an Internet connection).”
I doubt that. (a) Are you speaking of poverty in absolute or relative terms? (b) While I don’t like modeling needs like Maslow and others, I find your list of needs not sufficient—and a computer is not necessary.
“I’ve tried to assume otherwise—to assume that I may enjoy things that I end up not enjoying”
Self deception is a paradox, and a paradox doesn’t work in normal conditions. So don’t assume anything.
“Because the majority of social activities seem catered towards people who don’t like to learn”
Do you think social activities are for learning what you think they should learn? Most social activities are for socialisation, not for learning, dude. Besides, there’re a lot of things to learn, man, only if you are a little perceptive. By observing their stupidity, you may learn something. I find it amusing sometimes to take note of every day fallacies and write them in fiction. :P Besides, I am kinda person who blends in with them well. Sometimes I pretend to be a little stupid to be able to conform to the group. It can be a good chance for you to learn to adapt. Adaptation is a necessary skill unless you want to live in solitude (which is very difficult, if not impossible).
And even if you don’t like an event, maybe because your calculation that you could have higher utility by spending time elsewhere, you can leave, making up some excuses if you have to.
“recent article said that people are happier when their minds are occupied”
You don’t have to be distracted to be happy. And that kind of happiness isn’t sustainable unless their minds are occupied all the time with repeatable and/or endless distractions. I want to say more, but I’m afraid topics in religious studies aren’t relevant on this forum.
“I doubt that. (a) Are you speaking of poverty in absolute or relative terms? (b) While I don’t like modeling needs like Maslow and others, I find your list of needs not sufficient—and a computer is not necessary.”
In relative terms. It seems that people in America who live in poverty are still rich enough to own TVs, refrigerators, and computers.
“Most social activities are for socialisation, not for learning, dude. Besides, there’re a lot of things to learn, man, only if you are a little perceptive. By observing their stupidity, you may learn something. I find it amusing sometimes to take note of every day fallacies and write them in fiction. :P ”
Ah yes, good point. I sometimes do that. The only problem is that it doesn’t come all the time so I’m still incredibly bored most of the time. :( Of course, adaptation is important, like you say, but I’m going to have to make myself happier first (and finish college as well) before I take the new challenge of adaptation.
“And even if you don’t like an event, maybe because your calculation that you could have higher utility by spending time elsewhere, you can leave, making up some excuses if you have to.”
Ah that;s a good point.
“”recent article said that people are happier when their minds are occupied” You don’t have to be distracted to be happy. And that kind of happiness isn’t sustainable unless their minds are occupied all the time with repeatable and/or endless distractions. I want to say more, but I’m afraid topics in religious studies aren’t relevant on this forum.”
Also good points, especially about the sustainability.
“it is possible to live comfortably, even if I am in poverty (as long as I have food, safety, and a computer with an Internet connection).”
I doubt that. (a) Are you speaking of poverty in absolute or relative terms? (b) While I don’t like modeling needs like Maslow and others, I find your list of needs not sufficient—and a computer is not necessary.
“I’ve tried to assume otherwise—to assume that I may enjoy things that I end up not enjoying” Self deception is a paradox, and a paradox doesn’t work in normal conditions. So don’t assume anything.
“Because the majority of social activities seem catered towards people who don’t like to learn” Do you think social activities are for learning what you think they should learn? Most social activities are for socialisation, not for learning, dude. Besides, there’re a lot of things to learn, man, only if you are a little perceptive. By observing their stupidity, you may learn something. I find it amusing sometimes to take note of every day fallacies and write them in fiction. :P Besides, I am kinda person who blends in with them well. Sometimes I pretend to be a little stupid to be able to conform to the group. It can be a good chance for you to learn to adapt. Adaptation is a necessary skill unless you want to live in solitude (which is very difficult, if not impossible).
And even if you don’t like an event, maybe because your calculation that you could have higher utility by spending time elsewhere, you can leave, making up some excuses if you have to.
“recent article said that people are happier when their minds are occupied” You don’t have to be distracted to be happy. And that kind of happiness isn’t sustainable unless their minds are occupied all the time with repeatable and/or endless distractions. I want to say more, but I’m afraid topics in religious studies aren’t relevant on this forum.
“I doubt that. (a) Are you speaking of poverty in absolute or relative terms? (b) While I don’t like modeling needs like Maslow and others, I find your list of needs not sufficient—and a computer is not necessary.”
In relative terms. It seems that people in America who live in poverty are still rich enough to own TVs, refrigerators, and computers.
“Most social activities are for socialisation, not for learning, dude. Besides, there’re a lot of things to learn, man, only if you are a little perceptive. By observing their stupidity, you may learn something. I find it amusing sometimes to take note of every day fallacies and write them in fiction. :P ”
Ah yes, good point. I sometimes do that. The only problem is that it doesn’t come all the time so I’m still incredibly bored most of the time. :( Of course, adaptation is important, like you say, but I’m going to have to make myself happier first (and finish college as well) before I take the new challenge of adaptation.
“And even if you don’t like an event, maybe because your calculation that you could have higher utility by spending time elsewhere, you can leave, making up some excuses if you have to.”
Ah that;s a good point.
“”recent article said that people are happier when their minds are occupied” You don’t have to be distracted to be happy. And that kind of happiness isn’t sustainable unless their minds are occupied all the time with repeatable and/or endless distractions. I want to say more, but I’m afraid topics in religious studies aren’t relevant on this forum.”
Also good points, especially about the sustainability.