735. Research Concerning Differing Identities
In several previous entries I had been speculating about the differences between the identity of individuals compared with that of what I called particles. The motivation for specific behaviors depends upon this identity.
In several previous entries I had been speculating about the differences between the identity of individuals compared with that of what I called particles. The motivation for specific behaviors depends upon this identity.
- Rational persons with an identity as individuals: Perceiving to have a limited life span ending at the moment of death motivates and restricts the behavior to pursuing a fair and balanced exchange with other individuals.
- Persons with an identify as being mere particles of something bigger and higher than their own selves suffer from and are afflicted by the impact of a combination of instincts and belief systems. This makes them prone to sacrifice the own personal wellbeing in favor of enabling future effects beyond the own death.
This study has been finding differences between 'brain persons' and 'heart persons'.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150520114307.htm
"Whether people locate their sense of self in the brain or the heart can have a major influence on people's decision-making, according to a new study by management and business experts."
"People with an independent self-construal tend to assert the autonomous nature of the self, realize their internal attributes and influence their environment. In pursuit of these self-relevant goals, these people often engage in thoughts, conversations and behaviors that are conceptually related to the brain. In contrast, people with an interdependent self-construal tend to be part of a group, maintain harmonious relationships and adjust to others. In pursuit of these self-relevant goals, these people often engage in thoughts, conversations and behaviors that are conceptually related not only to the brain, but also to the heart."
""These results suggest that where people locate the self might be a notable characteristic that shapes people's psychological processes and decision-making," said Obodaru. "Consequently, there may be great value in better understanding the antecedents and consequences of being a 'brain person' or a 'heart person.'""
My own speculations were derived from wondering about the distinction between breeders and non-breeders. I consider breeders to be particles, while individuals have no reason to breed.
The study does not refer directly to breeding without refuting my speculation:
"In the seventh study, participants' perceived location of the self influenced their judgments of controversial medical issues such as the legal definition of death and abortion legislation."
