The Perils of Postmodernism Part 1: Identity Politics & Social Media

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1. Regarding the individual, I see a third option. While modernists had this cartesian view that the self is isolated from its surroundings, and the postmodernists see the self being subordinate to the dominant culture, I see the self intimately connected to its immediate surroundings, more so than some dominant cultural narrative. My personal connection with my friends & family, along with my personality, is unique to me, and ultimately more important than my race, gender or social class. The uniqueness of one's individual self, is lost in identity politics. The self is neither caused by our separation from its surroundings, nor determined by some constellation of intersecting demographics, but rather an expression of one's unique relationship with others on a personal level. Intersectionality is an attack on the individual.

2. I love postmodernism. But it needs adjustments.
   All truth is subjective. Including this statement.

   I think the solution is neuroscience. Understanding our brains, through the scientific perspective, will humble us.

   I remember the moment I realized that my own face, had nothing to do with me. I am simply an ever-changing organ floating in fluid.
   I think society needs to adapt this identity. But I could be wrong!

   But when I look at people, of all different groups, interacting, if I try hard enough, I can see two brains exchanging information.
   I beleive this conception of identity is really needed.
   Hopefully the development of True Artificial Intelligence will bring this kind of modernism.

3. Not sure where this is going; time will tell.
   Your timing seems impeccable though.

   http://www.skeptic.com/reading_room/conceptual-penis-social-contruct-sokal-style-hoax-on-gender-studies/

4. Indian philosophy started to deconstruct the self at least 2500 years earlier…

5. Well done! Tom and Vanessa

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