Tag Archives: philosophy

Seeking acceptance

It is not uncommon to see people seeking acceptance. They want to be accepted by somebody, or some group. For some it is the need to be associated with a communal identity, for a few others it is a niche where they can feel secure, there are those for whom it is being what they

Heritage and change, where is my Utopia

Alvin Toffler talks about future shock as what one experiences when the rate at which changes take place overwhelm you and you are no longer able to cope with it. It seems like a problem that is seen acutly in the US (Not future shock, just rapid change). It is not that pronounced in some

Cultural Indoctrination

Everyone of us is a part of the cultural fabric that weaves into the communal identity of our society. We may adore it, hate it, accept it, try hard to shake it but the fact remains that we are still a part of it, and more importantly, it is a part of us. It’s not