Generation "I"—every person is unique

[katnut]

In our generation—generation "I"—every person is unique. But the true art is knowing how to be unique

Back in the eighties, Douglas Coupland popularized the term “Generation X,” referring to the new generation. This quickly became a hot topic, and a pop culture formed around the notion, seeking to decipher the unique qualities of the new generation. Going beyond mere curiosity, interest in the new generation was fueled by giant corporations that endeavored to find the right marketing strategy for millions of Generation X youngsters.
Today, we present “Generation I”—a generation that is typically concerned with one thing—itself!
iPod, iTunes, iPhone, iLife, iPhoto, iDVD, iWeb and iMovie all demonstrate that known Inc. has figured out the “I” trend of our generation, and more importantly, the way to market products to a generation that lives and breathes “I.” Known Inc. hit the nail on the head by putting the consumer’s “I” at the center of its marketing strategy.
Taking a longer view, it’s easy to see that iPod and other “i-Gadgets” are but examples of a much more comprehensive process that’s taking place today. People are becoming obsessed with themselves, as evidenced by the huge popularity of daily reality shows. And the "I" trend doesn’t just dictate strategies for the mass media and giant corporations; it also appears in every other realm of life.
Why is this happening? Where does such an intense feeling of uniqueness, characteristic of our generation, come from? And is there a way for us to use it as a springboard for positive change?
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All the changes are only in the perceivers. B.Ashlag
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http://www.kabbalah.info/

 

[Nuggler]

G'day Katnuts

Welcome to CC

You mean I as in 'me', right?

Why are we. Cause we can, I guess. Most people are selfish, self-centered, megalomaniacs, seeking direction, not from inner calmness and knowing, but from the money grubbing profit driven corporations who sell us what we don't need, and moreover, make us feel we need what they sell.

All about the "I"

In this forum, one can learn to change.............for the better or the worse.........or not.

Sorry, it's KatNUT isn't it. Darn. Still, you call yourself that, and yer gonna get Katnuts or Catnuts a lot, eh. Come on;-);-) That's why ya did it eh? Gotta be. All about the "I"

Nice meetin ya.

Nugg..................(feel free to call me anyolthing ya want eh)

 

[MikeyDB]

Katnut

Welcome!

When we are encouraged to believe that we are unique in the universe we can establish and live by "rules"...call them mores or "values" that only apply to us in our unique singular relationship with everything that exists around us. We have little need to consider the possible consequences or outcomes that may follow from our actions and decisions...since the only "existence" that's important is....MY OWN!

It's curious that while we're bombarded with messages about how special and unique and "individual" we each are...that we're simultaneously conditioned to accept that driving the same kind of car, wearing the same kind of clothes, living the same kind of life...as everyone else....assures our acceptance and inclusion in peer acknowledgement......

While your thoughts and your feelings are your "own", we each share a common palette of cognitive and emotional components and effecters. We share a common physiological form and our appetites and our perspectives are far more similar to these same conditions in our fellow beings than they are different. We have genetic structures that differentiate us from all other creatures...we are "unique" in the sense that no one else shares our DNA and while this "uniqueness" may give us particular and specific vulnerabilities to disease or chronic condition...we are far more alike than simply our DNA and our physiologic structures. Humanity regardless of where and when...evolved and created very similar (if not identical) forms of government, forms of social organizing principles and social institutions.... It may be offensive to some people to realize that the "individual" isn't unique and isn't "special"....so we draw racial gender and all kinds of other discriminatory labels and symbols between us to highlight and sometimes even exaggerate the differences in culture and history that set us apart...that serve to help us define our uniqueness....