![]() ![]() Rise of the super predator narcissist psychopaths, this time AI assisted and to lemming and of entire species as Escape to Mars is a pipeĭream. This world is repeating the destructive pattern of the ultimate The project coordinator (who is now the creative director of that organization) is a very understanding, easy-going empath who recognized my concern over not stepping wrong (and shook her head as well over not really knowing how to address the other individual) and offered the best solution in the moment. It seems ‘they’ solves some immediate timewasting issues, at least.” “Glad to hear you were relieved from this pronoun problem, WhoCares. In my experience, the final outcome has always been pretty amazing – when the participants were really committed.Īnd you could say that whatever discomfort I felt over that particular individual’s pronoun switches (3 times over the course of a short term project) is a small discomfort, considering the historical discrimination and mistreatment of such individuals – but it really does *sometimes* smack of specialized treatment under the guise of asking others to extend their understanding and empathy. Personally, I just don’t care what someone identifies as, what they wear, how they choose to adorn themselves, or who they love – to each his own, truly – and I really enjoy working on a creative collaboration towards a common goal with creatively motivated people (from whatever background). Although I really enjoyed working on those groups projects. The work contracts were a while ago, I don’t work with that organization as this time. The third week I was told “Just use ‘they’, to be safe.” This feeling of ‘walking on eggshells’ over correct pronoun usage detracted from including everyone’s “perspective” in the group project.Ĭonversely, an empath would have the understanding that the value of acceptance and tolerance is key – and would quietly educate people but wouldn’t want to inconvenience anyone unnecessarily or make them feel perpetually uneasy about who “they” identified as from week to week. I remember talking aside to the project co-ordinator as the outset of each week to first identify “who” the individual was that week (hoping the coordinator had some inside information!). You could argue that this individual was simply young and struggling with identity issues – but I always had the feeling of being stressed out about not saying anything wrong or addressing someone in an offensive way. There was one young participant who, visually, didn’t fit a stereotypical male or female appearance – and who, initially identified as female, but then as the project proceeded would, eventually, identify as something else (with a new pronoun and first name to remember). Which is fine, however, I recall one particular project and how the awkwardness of not stepping wrong nearly overshadowed the ‘inclusivity’ of the actual goal. Several of the organization’s staff and/or participants indentify as transgender or non-binary. I have had work contracts with a local organization that provides support and outreach to local marginalized populations (First Nations people, LGBTQ, sex workers, homeless individuals, etc.). It is really only the Empath who will twist themselves inside out in order to not step wrong or to not be viewed as offensive or politically incorrect. ![]() “Who has the required time and peace in mind to plan and phrase all their words correctly?” ![]()
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