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| "Death and Life" (1916) by Gustav Klimt |
In this chapter we learn about parallels (and dissimilarities) that exist between Hugo and Nora. How do these developments affect your perception of Nora (and Hugo)?
How might knowledge and acceptance of quantum wave theory, as described in this chapter, change someone's attitude about life (and their behavior), the value of "dreaming big," and the dangers of "looking for the meaning of life"?
Do you agree with Nora and Mrs. Elm that humans typically dumb everything down to see things more simply (148)? How can you know when such a trait might be helpful and when it might be harmful?
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Nora and Mrs. Elm that humans tend to dumb things down in order to think more simply. I think that in times where life can be extremely difficult and overwhelming that it may come in handy to think of things simply. However, there are times when you need to think about things a little more deeply, and it could be harmful to think less critically. An example I can think of is that instead of trying and thinking about the exact, scientific, fancy name of the auto-immune disease that my grandfather has, I can simply think of it as an auto-immune disease. While this does make it a little simpler to grasp, there are times in which I could understand every detail about the disease and the way in which he struggles.
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When we stop trying to see the bigger picture (aka the “meaning of it all”) and instead engage with the smaller details, our lives become so much more fulfilling. You learn that making an effort to be intentional with small decisions (such as speaking to a new person outside of your comfort zone, listening to a new artist, etc) can make a vast difference. I do not believe that there is a linear path to a desirable future. I think that with every choice we make, we are resetting the path and either getting closer or farther away from what we thought we wanted, much like Hugo suggests when interpreting Schrodinger’s theory. There are an infinite amount of possibilities and an infinite number of ways to go about achieving them. This can be an overwhelming take for many people, as they are afraid that they will make one wrong move and completely screw themselves over in the success department.
ReplyDeleteRumination on these mistakes, however, is what causes the mindset of failure. Newton’s third law suggests that with every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In this case, the more you push forward, the more you will be tempted to think about what you’ve left behind. The number one thing to remember though is that the past is the past for a reason, and taking the opportunity to learn and grow from any setback or undesirable outcome is what makes life worth living!