Value for human life, human health, and human connections may be the missing
pieces to solve this puzzle of establishing importance. Perhaps if there was no
difference in values, beliefs, opinions and genetics then maybe humanity would have
some chance at surviving. The cost of common values and tranquility is creativity.
Seven billion robotic sentients looking the same, thinking the same, and growing in
unison yet they will lack what makes them human. The divergences of opinion do,
indeed, cause great pain for the human race, but for what this concept lacks in safety, it
makes up for by giving humanity a soul. The most relevant art, literature, and historical
figures are the ones that were not bound by the societal standards of their time but they
made their era their own.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Values--Diego
Value is the amount of importance or relevance that anything can have on a
person. In past times, and still to this day, the differing values of two people or groups of
people has caused a division. War, violence, discrimination. All of these gruesome
instances of mankind’s hatred for itself can all be traced back to a difference in values.
Unfortunately, mankind is doomed to face this reality head on because no individual can
change the complex emotions, conscious, morality and values that every human being
holds true to be their own. It is because of this that these showings of grotesque evil are
inevitable, unless humanity builds more values. They must prove that they are not just
bumbling apes waging war over chunks of the earth.
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This is a different way to think about things. I really enjoyed reading this.
ReplyDeleteI loved the examples you put in this as well as how values connect to humanity as a whole. I fully agree with what you wrote here.
ReplyDeleteOverall this was a great piece, it made me realize the large impact values have on the world and how they can effect our relationships,reputation,and even our morals. -Moises Reyes
ReplyDeleteI really like how you took the meaning of value and expanded it to human life today. I love the line "They must prove that they are not just bumbling apes waging war over chunks of the earth." Overall, I really enjoyed this piece. Good job.
ReplyDeleteIt really hit home and makes the reader face a harsh reality about today's society. A necessary commentary on the culture of the world
ReplyDeleteI loved this piece. I loved how it connects to our society today. With racism and discrimination still thriving in our country, this piece explains one of the main causes for them. If people were raised with values that define all people as equal, regardless of skin color, identity, and cultural background, our country could be powerful as a whole. Instead of wasting time and energy fighting each other, we should unite as a whole and truly become "The United States of America." -Alannah Gray
ReplyDeleteVery interesting take on the theme of value, I used to look at the values of people as usually a positive thing, however, after reading it changed my outlook on the theme. I especially like the quote "All of these gruesome instances of mankind’s hatred for itself can all be traced back to a difference in values." As this is the quote that changed my outlook on the theme of values.
ReplyDeleteThis complex idea of value used in a context of wars help show how how extreme how differences lead to conflict over anything. This really help simplify the ideas of value and how much impact they play.
ReplyDeleteWhile this was on the shorter side, you managed to pack in so much complexity and meaning, which was awesome. Also, you talked about the big issue that society faces with differences in value: while conflicts in value lead to violence, it's also what makes us human. Without our differences, we'd lose our creativity, individuality, and humanity.
ReplyDeleteA very well written piece that shines light upon the many issues we face as a society today. The way you percieve values opened my mind up to how many differences we have, and fight over those different values. Great work.
ReplyDeleteIt's really interesting, when I read this, it made me think about everything that is messed up that is happening and has happened. It show how much values have changed and continue to change. This piece expressed the topic from a different perspective.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very touching piece. I would've never thought about this topic with this perspective. I also love the examples you used!
ReplyDeleteThis was really beautiful to read. I love your quote, "what this concept lacks in safety, it makes up for by giving humanity a soul." I think your recognition of how polarizing differences in values can cause is also really mature.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very important topic that I think is undermined. However, you touched on this topic very beautifully. I agree with a lot of your points like focusing on human health. Really strong points throughout the piece. I loved it.
ReplyDelete-Dejanae Perry
Your thoughts on societal values and the contrast between your initial pessimistic and then optimistic attitude towards humanity was very philosophical. The dualistic approach overall created a cohesive message that had a unified purpose in expressing your ideology on humanity's flaws and hopes.
ReplyDeleteValue is an important characteristic that we all possess, and you did a wonderful job explaining why it is a necessity to humanity. After reading this, it made me reflect on my own personal values and how I am faithful to them as everyone should be. It is what makes us human. And although, our different values can be quite problematic at times, it is, ultimately, how we connect with the rest of society. -Irina C
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast that you present on the effect of having certain values: division and destruction or unity and growth. I can see how this take on the idea can relate to politics in the creation of interests groups and political parties that are created with the intention of bettering our country. However, these political find themselves in opposition to one another because they have conflicting values and there is no distinct majority to determine who is right. Overall, great insight on a singular idea that makes our minds distinct from one another.
ReplyDelete- Jacob A.
In todays society this was a great topic to write about. I also liked how the examples you used expanded on the idea of values.
ReplyDeleteWhat I like about this abstract idea is that it brings to light the fact that before people go about making decisions, they should look at things from another perspective. Looking at things from other perspectives often brings to light benefits that were not noticed beforehand, and disadvantages that weren't considered. Overall, this topic is an important idea that should be utilized more often as history has shown that many times, the remedy is worse than the problem. - Gilberto Diaz
ReplyDelete"For what this concept lacks in safety, it makes up for by giving humanity a soul", just shows that you are looking at it from a different perspective, and looking more so at the brighter side of things. -Anhaad Dhillon
ReplyDeleteI very much respect the way you present your ideas on the topic of division based on value. It's especially true in today's world that difference in values have caused numerous divides not only amongst countries but between us as a country. I think you did a phenomenal job describing us as " 7 billion robotic sentients " who have lost what makes us human, and go on to describe that the best writers of literature were the ones not held down by society standards.
ReplyDelete- Diego S.
This piece was very well written and pushed the reader to question the abstract idea of value. I love how you give a hypothetical scenario with every being thinking the same, and how this world would not be able to function. Overall, this topic was very thought through and I deeply enjoyed the piece. -Trenton Robles
ReplyDeleteThis piece was very well written and pushed the reader to question the abstract idea of value. I love how you give a hypothetical scenario with every being thinking the same, and how this world would not be able to function. Overall, this topic was very thought through and I deeply enjoyed the piece. -Trenton Robles
ReplyDeleteI admire how you brought up true facts about how the world is at each others throats because of the different values everyone has. People only like people when they share the same value and or similar event or interest they have with each other. The world is mostly based on values and interest and not cooperation and sympathy. - Jackie Aguilera
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting take on how value holds itself together. The example with how some art can hold its value was very interesting, but the more I think about it, it's true. The most famous painting is the Mona Lisa, and its a few hundred years old.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the stance you took on "value", it shows the subjectivity of what someone deems valuable and how its necessary for society to have values even tho its also the cause of the destruction of society.
ReplyDelete~Chase W.
I appreciate the intro given about the topic of what divides us as a world. It gives the lesson of being open minded but still be entitled to have your own opinions and respect others. I also your scenario of, if we were all to think the same humanity could not function properly. The choice of writing makes it obvious how much value is put into this piece.
ReplyDeleteThe use if vocabulary in this peace is extremely powerful and unique. Not only does this give the reader a better view on the importance of value, but we are also shown how open-minded you are with vocabulary, which is what I can relate to.
ReplyDeleteThe way you set up the tone in the beginning of your writing is quiet humorous and enjoyable. You do bring up interesting concepts on how each one of us perceive things differently and unfortunately cannot live together because we are "bumbling apes waging war over chunks of the Earth."
ReplyDeleteThis piece was very interesting to me after reading "What it means to be Human." The two passeges are very similar to one another but do have a very cool contrasting point. I love that it can make me think if all of our differences are what makes us unique, maybe all of our differences will also be our downfalll.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the topic of this piece and how it relates to real social issues in our society today and how others deal with them. It conveys how everyone deals with problems and how their values impact their actions. Very well written piece.
ReplyDeleteThis included the importance of the values before and now. You properly used examples that apply to today's society and refer back to the literal definition of values.
ReplyDeleteThe main theme of the work has made me not only reevaluate the dictionary definition of value so that there is deeper meaning, but has also made me reevaluate my own personal values. This is an idea that will, no matter what year, be an important and strong one.
ReplyDeleteYour stance is very interesting. It was important that you introduced how flawed mankind can be due to what makes us human.
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