Self Obsession In Human Nature

We are born into a world swathed in trust and risk. And we become accustomed from the instant of birth to living with the simultaneous possibilities that there will be and that there will not be catastrophic structural failure...Surely sometime, somewhere, a baby has been dropped, surely a doctor has had butterfingers or a nurse a lapse of attention. But we as infants and we as parents cannot and do not and should not dwell on those remotely possible, hideous scenarios, or we might immobilize the human race in the delivery room (Petroski 188).

Modern society is shaped by cognitive dissonance in the way that opposing beliefs or thoughts actually decide important matters. Whether it is from constructing new aspects of life, attempting to restore and prevent atrocities, or arguing that murder is not justified by reason; modern society looks in the mirror and sees the clash in beliefs laced across its face. This gives society a feeling of constriction, almost as if it is hesitant to move in fear of cutting and making itself bleed. This can be seen when life-saving changes are often delayed due to safety precautions. People want to be safe, but don’t want to injure themselves in making the world a safer place. This irony harmfully shapes society as it provokes new ideas to be shut down and forgotten.

In C.D. Wright’s complex investigation called One Big Self, the author twists around different views and social norms of convicts by exposing the side of prisoners that not many think about. This piece proves to be a culture shock, because of the twisted message of prisoners having a soft side, along with the unique style and conventions that the writing is delivered through with the odd layout of stanzas, fragmented quotes, and different fonts. The bizarre environment of the prison from which C.D. Wright finds her information proves to be rare and original because she uses her book as a metaphor to relate to the prisoners, which no other author has completed before. When reading One Big Self, readers feel that the book is hard to approach and not easy to understand because the tone is not accessible. By using this type of style, the author relates her writing to how people identify and relate with criminals, like those in

Discuss the idea developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the impact of an individual’s ambition on self and others.

Ever wondered why people engage in seemingly self-destructive behaviour? That is, why do people do things that appear to be against their best interests? Why do they continue to engage in

As health professionals, it is important to constantly be self-aware and to discover new truths about oneself. Jourard (1971) stated that lack of personal awareness can lead to a feeling of vulnerability when approached by patients expressing feelings, due to the fear of not knowing how to respond in an appropriate way. By having self-awareness, the sources of limitations that have the tendency to cause anxiety can be identified, so forward planning can be prepared to reduce or eliminate the impact this may have on performing activities and approaches to patients. Certain individuals utilise different techniques to minimise anxiety such as deep-breathing exercises or thinking of the positive outcome that comes once the source of fear or anxiety is overcame. Meanwhile, others prefer being critiqued, since it allows areas within practise needing improvements to be highlighted and alternatives to be considered.

Abraham Lincoln once said “human action can be modified to some extent, but human nature cannot be changed”. Human nature has not changed since the beginning of time. Ever since the first caveman walked on this earth, humans have been extremely selfish and self-preserving, sometimes driving them to commit acts of great evil. However, this does not mean that the human race is doomed. Instead, it could actually allow for our survival, as demonstrated in William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies, Loudon Wainwright’s article “The Dying Girl that No One Helped”, and 60 Minutes’ “The Bad Samaritan”. In all three, people’s evil acts of self-preservation and refusal to help others has allowed them to stay safe. Humans may be evil, but they are

The desire for safety is a human extinct- one which occurs even before we are born. People not only want, but need, the feeling of security; humans, like other animals, are social and live off of contact with others. For most people, we are born in a hospital- after just moments of birth we are swaddled in fluffy blankets and held closely in loving arms. In a broader sense, we live solely off of the dependence on other objects; roofs cover our heads, clothes secure our bodies, and food fills our wanting bellies. These “things”- people, objects, materials- give us comfort that creates a blanket of security. This blanket keeps us warm in the world, it brings us fire in the dark. This desire for safety can be dated back to the 18th century during the foundation of the United States; after gaining victory during the American Revolution, the new nation looked up to George Washington for his help. The new nation faced many tasks- it was the first ever Democratic Republican country. Who was going to take charge of leading the American people and bring the nation to its feet? Washington was not just the first President of the United States- he was a source of comfort and stability in a time of tension and uncertainty. Just like the American people, the people of Scotland in the play Beowulf looked for help in desperate times. Beowulf traveled from

“When our fight or flight system is activated, we tend to perceive everything in our environment as a possible threat to our survival. By its very nature, the fight or flight system bypasses our rational mind—where our more well thought out beliefs exist—and moves us into "attack" mode.”

My assumption is that you woke up on the sofa move to the bed and drifting slowly back to sleep where remaining until your biological alarm sounded, and one was faced with a decision do I get up or sleep a few more hours? Whatever the case, my hope for you-the period of inactivity spent was restful as well as comfortable allowing you to awake rested and refreshed-while you do the routine ritual after one gets out of bed in preparation for today's great adventure to unfold. Self-gratification also comes in the guise of philanthropy don't get carried away (smile). Sincerely yours

Throughout the preparation for my research project, I came to realize that the psychological gratification that stems from researching promising ideas, making novel discoveries and, above all, disseminating knowledge is unparalleled. My eagerness and dedication to the field of Prosthodontics made my willingness for sharing knowledge a life purpose. Thus, one of my main professional goals is to further evolve in research field, as I believe research provides the means to move our specialty forward and ultimately improve our patients’ care.

That Survival Instinct “That survival instinct, that will to live, that need to get back to life again, is more powerful than any consideration of taste, decency, politeness, manners, civility. Anything. It's such a powerful force.” - Danny Boyle Our instinct for self-preservation is a hard-wired behaviour, with only one objective: ensuring we stay alive. For instance, most of us would be willing to even sacrifice a part of our body, say a limb or a sense organ, if it could ensure we live to die another day.

The concept of being self interested is demeanored as selfish according to many minds, but you have to look at it in a deeper sense. Being self interested has its capability of being something evil, however, I believe the concept of being self interested is designed to better a human naturally, rather than feed one's ego for themselves. Obviously, the impact our culture has on us, can greatly deceive what the purpose for self interest is and plant a twist on it, causing it to turn into a negative and conceited concept. If one was to tell me straight up that they are self interested in themselves, my first thought would be they are overly confident which is perceived as a bad thing often in our world, but then again it's a confusing culture

“The future of the human race outweighs all,” (Dashner, Scorch Trials 359) is a theme that runs throughout James Dashner’s Maze Runner Series; the scientists at WICKED, World in Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department, are constantly trying to save the human race from certain doom after both Sun Flares and the most detrimental virus known to man plague the Earth. The idea that the human race must be protected above all else is a common idea that many on first glance would agree with; humans instinctively wish to protect their own kind. However, this notion that humanity must be protected becomes distorted when one wonders at what cost will humans protect themselves? This question

Blaise Pascal’s made the astute observation that “Self- centeredness is the beginning of all disorder.” This quote is both accurate and conclusive; countless examples throughout history and literature have supported this statement perfectly. Hubris leads to conflicts in many literary works such as Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. Pride and self- centeredness have also been shown to cause wars and conflicts in historical issues such as the Trail of Tears in the United States. Despite these examples, there are two sides to every argument and it is evident that self- centeredness is not the beginning of all disorder.