Beyond Stupid

I joined Hub Pages to learn how to write content for internet articles and found that I enjoyed the ability to offer my opinions, views and speculation of not only current events, but also my alternative view of history and how I perceive it. In Beyond Stupid I will discuss why it is important for all of us with questions about history to offer our view of it with the World.

What I find distressing and unnecessary, not to mention frustrating are those that require proof to speculation, the very concept defies the logic of speculation. It's like arguing politics or religion, everyone has an opinion that they are entitled to. How can anyone argue a belief? The concept defies logic . . .

. . . until you realize that it isn't about logic but insecurity! An intelligent person does not require insults or cuss words to express themselves. The current tendency in our society today is contempt prior to investigation, what social psychologists call Cognitive Dissonance.

I have found a growing trend on Hub Pages that can be most distressing which is people, that simple join this community of intelligent, thoughtful and inquisitive writers, to deride, insult and demand 'proof' of the writing community without ever publishing anything of their own. When they do, it usually is simply regurgitating the thoughts of others while not offering any of their own.

I didn't join this community to argue with trolls, schills and other devolved lower life forms, the concept is Beyond Stupid! If one has an opinion, simply offer it in the form of an article and allow other's to comment on it. I find it somewhat offensive that Hub Pages allows this practice to take place, but perhaps this is why the rating system makes very little sense, to me anyway.

How can a Hub such as Did the Illegal Criminalization of Marijuana Lead to the Downfall of America get a thousand readers (views), in less than a week and be rated below 80!

The concept of Cognitive Dissonance explains, how many people simply refuse to even consider information that may require them to change their perception of reality. Because, most people feel safe in their View of the World, they are simply unwilling to explore the obvious deceptions of reality.

Most people would agree that history is written by the victorious, so as to cast the winners in a favorable light. For instance, if American History was written by the Native American or the Black Man would it not have a much different slant to it.

The point being that truth lies in the belief of the reader and it is entirely up to the reader to decide whether to believe the information or not.

So I ask you what is proof?

Is proof of a theory or concept found in the pages of a scientific document, a government report, a book by a so-called expert? Is proof in a documentary film on the History or Discovery Channel. Is proof found in the endless self made videos that grace You Tube or in the numerous blogs found on the WWW?

NO, proof is found in the Heart, proof is a feeling that one acquires from experience, critical thinking and a willingness to perceive and analyze information from many different angles.

Consideration is the key, being willing to consider all possibilities without instantly forming a defense or attacking the messenger.

Most people that feel a need to attack the messenger are in affect substantiating the message without even realizing it. Whether that is in the form of ridicule, laughter or insults matters very little. Their response is a validation of the information, that their self imposed insecurity does not allow them to recognize.

When we find offense in what others say or do, it is because we recognize a trait or action in that person, that we subconsciously recognize in ourselves and don't like. So the next time you deride another's view point or attempt to invalidate a concept with clever wit or rude insults . . . take the time to consider your actions and reasons for doing so.

One must realize that this form of communication or idea exchange is in fact a type of behavior that has been conditioned into most humans, from years of watching TV actors resolve their differences in just such a manner.

Consider, for a moment, the many humans on this Planet that did not grow up watching TV. They are the minority and every year that number grows smaller. They were not 'conditioned' to think in this manner, to respond to triggers imposed on our society generation after generation.

I welcome all comments that have a reason to them, but am the first to admit I do not nor wish to understand abbreviated text form language. If you wish to leave a comment, have a reason or point to make or I may respond in kind until you become aware that your comments are not welcome. If you wish to argue or trade insults, I may find it amusing to humor you for a while, but eventually I will ignore you and move on.

Their are forums on Hub Pages where this kind of communication is common place, but I have read many of them and they are simply a form of mental masturbation and accomplish very little.

I prefer to read informed opinions that provide linked research and ask the reader to ponder innovative ideas and concepts. Simply regurgitating common themes from known sources is counter productive, after all I am perfectly capable of Googling any subject and reading about them.

I offer this Hub as a way of responding to some recent YouTube rejects and Forum Philosophers that have a need to express their inane drivel, through the use of rude, insipid and quite frankly childish comments. It is very difficult to argue with ignorance as it will drag you down to it's level and beat you with experience.

Perhaps the best way to recognize a growing brain is one that can appreciate any and all views, while finding the positive in any information or idea. An intelligent mind finds it does not require proof to believe and can recognize valid concepts and theories without the need to spread contempt, fear and agitation.

However trolling does serve the purpose of identifying those that lack the mental dexterity to form coherent thoughts and offer engaging comments. The fact that there are those that need our kindness, patience and tolerance and often test all three, is simply a testimony to the need for enlightenment in our society.

So although the inane drivel of our fellow hubbers should be tolerated and perhaps even pitied, those that insist on displaying their ignorance for all to see in the comments section is in fact Beyond Stupid!

Your Welcome!