It seems autistic people have little idea of the deceptive capabilities of others well into their teens. This gives them a rather false notion in applying self-knowledge to others. I think Robert has a good point in that many seem very short of proper facts about the world - introspection needs to be a compliment to observation and not re-inventing the wheel.
On 3 Jan, 04:36, Slip Disc <[email protected]> wrote: > Well I am with Lee as far as the disagreement. Aside from that I would > have to add that the not knowing who you are and what you are about, > leaves you in the midst of total confusion. If your self image is that > of a warrior you might kill the first person you meet or if your self > image was that of a pacifist you might find peace in knowing you can > cajole your earth mate into a more loving situation. > > When you Robert use the term "you" I think you are referring more to > yourself than others. However, before we can enter your proposed > world of imagination, lets explore what you are calling "Healthy > Ego". > > What exactly in your terms is a healthy ego? > > On Dec 30 2008, 11:53 pm, "Robert Weaver" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I seem to be reading more and more about self and self image.How about > > looking outwards. > > There is nothing wrong with a healthy ego, but imagine a world where you are > > the only person alive, alone in the world. Perhaps the value of interaction > > would then become more appreciated. > > You don't have to search too deeply to understand your own self, your own > > drives , desires, strengths and weaknesses. > > You will be a more contented being if you spend more time considering the > > strengths, weaknesses, drives and desires of those around you, and you don't > > need superstition based religions to do that! > > > Robert. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
