Lord of the Flies

[SpeareChucker]

I never knew that something similar had happened,
perhaps because I'm not from that part of the world,
but the key to survival seemed not to have been
competition, but cooperation...

Interesting read:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2...-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-months

 

[WillJ8787]

I never knew that something similar had happened,
perhaps because I'm not from that part of the world,
but the key to survival seemed not to have been
competition, but cooperation...

Interesting read:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2...-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-months

Yep and good read! I was aware of this real life story from long ago. Humans are part of a very small group of truly eusocial creatures. It is worth looking up the creatures we share this distinction with because it's surprising. EO Wilson at Harvard did a lot of the ground breaking research on humans Eusocial nature and our tendencies toward cooperation and collaboration. As a side, his work did not go over well with political activist(on the left) and feminists. Primarily, it is what has put us on top as the most dominant species on the planet.

 

[enigma3]

I refuse to read the Guardian. so i wont bother you.

 

[RobDownSouth]

I refuse to read the Guardian. so i wont bother you.

It's worth a click. a good Sunday morning inspirational read.

 

[SpeareChucker]

Yep and good read! I was aware of this real life story from long ago. Humans are part of a very small group of truly eusocial creatures. It is worth looking up the creatures we share this distinction with because it's surprising. EO Wilson at Harvard did a lot of the ground breaking research on humans Eusocial nature and our tendencies toward cooperation and collaboration. As a side, his work did not go over well with political activist(on the left) and feminists. Primarily, it is what has put us on top as the most dominant species on the planet.

Some people would hate that statement...

 

[jomar]

Yes, the allegory of the long spoons.

Perhaps, as in the book, our real competition is not between, but within.

 

[SpeareChucker]

Stupid analogy.


All you have to do is choke up on the spoon...

 

[jomar]

Stupid analogy.

All you have to do is choke up on the spoon...

You miss the point.

Your struggle continues to be within.

 

[SpeareChucker]

Thinking that an analogy doesn't mean missing the point,
the point to my remark being, "Is that the best you can do to make a point?"




Almost all Kumbayah points fail.

 

[jomar]

I never knew that something similar had happened,
perhaps because I'm not from that part of the world,
but the key to survival seemed not to have been
competition, but cooperation...

Interesting read:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2...-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-months

Thinking that an analogy doesn't mean missing the point,
the point to my remark being, "Is that the best you can do to make a point?"

Almost all Kumbayah points fail.

LOL, now you’re missing your own point as well.

Or maybe you’re unclear on what point you want to make in your OP.

 

[SpeareChucker]

None of that has a damned thing to do with my comment about the stupid analogy...



None of that is a point missed in your zeal to score a point.

I'm not worthy. You'll not be awarded Ippon.
Not even Waza-ari...

 

[jomar]

Why are you making this into a competition?

 

[SpeareChucker]

Why are you trying to read/make points that aren't there?

 

[jomar]

Why are you being accusatory?

 

[SpeareChucker]

Yes, the allegory of the long spoons.

Perhaps, as in the book, our real competition is not between, but within.

You miss the point.

Your struggle continues to be within.

Why are you doing your best SgtSpider?

 

[jomar]

LOL,really?

Been fun, but I've got work to do now.

 

[SpeareChucker]

lol...



really

 

[Biggs_Darklighter]

Sort of seems to me that comparing the book and real life is missing the point of the book.