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Friday, August 15, 2014

SAPIOSEXUALITY AS A WAY 4WARD

Category: THINK 


There r various definitions that describe Sapiosaxuality, but probably d best 1 says it's d behavior of becoming attracted 2 or aroused by intelligence and its use. Even if sapiosexuals often consider a nerdy discussion 2 be a great foreplay, connotations go far beyond sexual ones only. They also often find specific humor, wit or meaningful discussions with others irresistible. If we extend d definition a bit, I believe sapiosexualism as a lifestyle could be a good path towards d various levels of relevant breakthroughs, but I'll come 2 this part @ d end. Lets 1st try 2 explore few characteristics of AN AVERAGE SAPIOSEXUAL.

So, BENEFITS of being an average sapiosexual include:

  • he/she is focused only on maintaining meaningful relationships 
  • possesses a critical mind which tends 2 aks lot of  "WHYs?"
  • oriented towards sharing knowledge & educating others
  • often imaginative & quite individualistic
  • hungry 4 knowledge, often @ d source of information
  • commonly rich in various (un)conventional experiences 
  • easily satisfied with d very best (encouraging themselves & others 2 achieve their best)
  • ...
On d other hand, DOWNSIDES of being an average sapiosexual include:

  • it's often draining
  • not easy 4 him/her 2 fully shut-out 
  • enjoy discussions with like-minded ppl, otherwise get easily bored
  • r often considered "acquired taste" in social interactions 
  • may frequently fell misunderstood or lonely
  • often considered 2 be a "knowledge freak" or "grammar nazi"
  • easily satisfied with d very best (easily disappointed since expecting others 2 share same standards which is not realistic)
  • ...
Question which may come up 2 your mind is whether u're born as a sapiosexual or u can become 1. As usual, I believe truth is somewhere in between. Of course that some of your character traits r in born, but big part of who u'r as a person comes from who u were surrounded with while growing up or later on. Regardless of d origin, capabilities or status, nobody should feel discouraged or ashamed 2 think in any case. 

Coming back 2 d part how we may push d whole society 4ward by nurturing sapiosexualism- I believe each 1 of us should act within his/her sphere of influence by promoting intelligence as a virtue, fighting ignorance/stupidity, helping others resist sensationalism or consumerism etc. It's not easy and it includes several forms of mind shift (as a holistic result of @ home education, in school education & self education). While some changes in d macro environment usually need longer 2 become evident, shorter term wins should include improvements on d personal level (i.e. increased awareness in various fields, higher confidence or competence levels...). Finally, striving 2 become d best possible version of yourself is what should be ultimate goal 4 all, right? And if none of this works out, @ least it's good fun :)   




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