Dysfunctionality and Redemption -- The Philosophy Against "The Default State"

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Article Summary by An Apprentice

Mr. Tomasio have always been stressing the importance of proving our worth in this world. It seems like no matter who you are, you have to constantly show that you deserve a place. Even if you feel like you're doing your best, it's never enough. You always have to push harder, strive for more, and convince others of your greater value.

He says we're all born into a kind of default state, where we're just ordinary people who have yet to fulfil our potential. To rise above this, we need to do something extraordinary. We need to make a difference, leave our mark, and show the world what we're capable of.

It's a tough road, but it's one that's worth taking If we wish not only to help ourselves but also perform extraordinary feats for the world itself.

Being able to communicate effectively and convince others of your ideas is crucial. You have to be able to articulate your thoughts clearly, back them up with evidence, and inspire others to believe in your vision.

In the end, some of us want to create something that will last, something that will benefit future generations. Whether it's a ground-breaking invention, a work of art, or a simple act of kindness, our goal should be to make a positive impact on the world.

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Part I:  A World of Unequal Worth

The world is a meritocracy, a relentless competition for limited resources and positions. People do not receive what they deserve; they acquire what they strive for, demonstrating their worth.

The equality of relevancy is an oxymoron. The world is unfair because there are always those who matter more than others.

Those who are inherently less functional, especially those deemed unappealing by society, or even rejected as "insane", must prove their value in the world, just like everyone else.... If not more so.

And yes, some of us are too dysfunctional to fit in even if they tried. Then, you either fall to despair or begin to form alternative frameworks for yourself and others.

There is insufficient justice in this world due to the necessity of appealing to others and making them understand. Should you fail to be understood, even the most caring of empaths can treat you like dirt beneath their boots, should they merely feel inclined to do so!

Why I Refuse to Relent

As long as you participate in a societal market, a realm that demands competition, you must maintain your value in the eyes of those you need, in order for them to take interest in you and help you live. Especially as customers. An irrelevant service provider WILL stay behind! As a philosopher, I must demonstrate to you that I am relevant enough to be worthy your time, for if I fail, you might as well devote your time elsewhere.

The relationship between a proprietor and their enterprise is intertwined, and the audience for the products or services you provide is limited. Therefore, you MUST prove that you are sufficiently worthy, and this has nothing to do with whether or not you deserve said worth.

The resource of the reader/consumer's mind is ultimately something that many other entities strive for, competing for its loyal dedication, even for a brief period. If I have "committed" dysfunctionality, then I must redeem myself if I wish to increase my potential and attain World Relevance.

You will not see me claiming that this philosophy blog deserves views, for no one is inherently entitled to read it, even though it needs views to remain relevant.

Regardless of your starting point, or the hand you've been dealt, you must prove yourself to the world if you wish to remain relevant and desirable. Unless you would utilize your unfortunate upbringing for your own relevance, it is irrelevant itself to those whom you want/need to be relevant for. Some may assist you because they believe in your cause, proving their loyalty to you.

Yet, ultimately, it's a journey you must primarily undertake on your own. It is lonely at the top because honest human connections are built more than mere conditional interests. As such, do not expect to be less lonely, should you be in a position of power.

The Need to Understand Interconnectivity

Not everyone will grant you a job merely because you require sustenance and have bills to pay; not every individual will consent to be your partner simply because you love them and possess romantic and sexual yearnings.

Your hopes with others will forever be dependant on their consent, which will forever be beyond your control. Even a child can rebel against the most loving of parents! Even though a parent's love is crucial for healthy growth, they have no responsibility to love you or even be present for you.

This explains why there are parents who neglect their roles, and yet, there is nothing in theory that can prevent them from doing so, other than involving the authorities, and other than their hearts.

Part II: The Delusion of Ungratefulness and Entitlement

There should be a clear distinction between needing something and deserving it. Needing implies a requirement, while deserving implies entitlement. The world's cruel freedom dictates that most people owe you nothing, as they are not obligated to provide you with anything unless something, like the law and its enforcers, dictate them to.

This is the essence of freedom of action and reaction. The only other way to get people to do what you need and/or deserve is through influence, which is indirect control. However, influence is likelier to fail than force -- or the mere feeling of having to help your needs and/or entitlements.

"The strong have the right to rule over the weak" only because there is no stronger entity to stand in their path in dominating the weak, other than the weak themselves, through various means ("slave morality", or turning weakness into a "moral value", a revolution, and so on).

The Unrelenting Game of Relevance

The seemingly eternal link between needing and convincing others of your worth, is how you redeem yourself from being, by default, an irrelevant human being. This is a redemption that's expressed by proving to those you depend upon that they should assist you, and if they believe you deserve their help, then all the better.

And the more your worth is irreplaceable in their eyes, the more they will help you to get what you want, need, and/or "deserve". Should you fail, you might as well become as irrelevant as those I call the "corner people", along with their unfortunate, overlooked deaths.

Either way, you never deserve to be relevant to others. You can only try.

Case Example: Eminem

When I gave up all HOPE of anything, I learned how to actually live. That which KILLS others became my source of strength -- John Duran 

A decade or so ago, I encountered a comment asserting that rappers like Eminem deserve their worldly fame due to the harsh reality they have endured. However, this is not true, as there is no such thing as "divine justice"; a justice to which every single being is entitled.

Eminem had to fight his way to the top just like any other musician in his field, and had to practice much in order to be a master in his field. The only thing that he deserved is to practice his craft, which he did with excellence.

Part III: Building a Philosophical Enduring

One of the purposes of this site is to maintain relevance beyond the end of my own lifetime. You might perceive this as pretentious or pompous, but my motivation is simply to contribute as much as possible, even after my own demise. Out of all fields, philosophy is the very field that is capable of great relevance, and thus, of redeeming intellects from their default state of unimportance.

Of course, I cannot control your thoughts, but that doesn't prevent me from attempting to influence them by trying to convince you otherwise, by adding more value to your life, thus ensuring more and more the reason for me to exist in this shallow world.

Obviously, I cannot guarantee the site's longevity, but as long as I can produce relevant content, I still have a chance of achieving that goal.

My aspiration is to make philosophy so relevant that people from all corners of the globe regularly engage with my site's content. Achieving this would provide me with the assurance that I have indeed produced relevant and valuable material for centuries to come.

I will not claim that this site deserves such a thing, for it is not something to be deserved but earned through relentless and unforgiving effort on my and my volunteers' end. As long as there is a significant possibility that this legacy will be deemed too unworthy before at least a century has passed since its foundation in 2019, my work in this world remains unfinished. I've much work to do.

To Exist, to Endure and to Overcome The Default Flaws

Heaven and Hell suppose two distinct species of men, the Good and the Bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue. -- David Hume

Many are born with one form of dysfunction or another. The world may not always appreciate these aspects of our being. It may alienate us, reject us, and misrepresent us in ways that reflect its own misunderstandings.

However, what we do deserve, is at least a chance to prove them wrong. It is, after all, what we all deserve the most: Chances. Opportunities. A test of of our skills. We do not deserve to win nor fail. We deserve to at least try to do what we truly want, in order to express our best version of ourselves, the "human godhood" within us.

Ultimately, in order to do the best we can, we must all prove that our existence is worthy of anyone's time, if we wish for us and for our work to be seen.

We are all irrelevant by default, and as such, unworthy by default. It is only through proving that we are relevant, that we can exit this state we were all born into.

As I only want to contribute, none should have reason to stand in my way for redeeming this mentioned "default state", the "default state" of being a very flawed human being, living in a very flawed human world.

I will redeem it through my ruthlessness and through my relentless work, in hopes that, one day, Philosocom shall become the world's best philosophy blog, in the name of my late Master Numi!

Feedback by Mr. Nathan Lasher

This note might be a digression from the article yet I feel the need to say it. The real secret to life is in completing actions which change the world and having fellow humans become aware of the action that you are doing.

By them learning about it the action becomes a part of their own cognitive reality which in turn places it among the collective reality which is nothing more then the combination of cognitive realities by more than one human.

You can live forever in the minds and hearts of many people if you do an action worthy of making history. You won’t do it by doing nothing but going to work and coming home.

That action is a necessity of life yet doesn’t warrant you being remembered by many people. It is living an uneventful life that isn’t worth telling people about. To be a human worthy of other people’s attention you must do something worth it. There is a cost to everything in life. The most valuable assets you have to pay it with is your time and efforts. 

I believe Mr. Tomasio could talk about dysfunctionality as a result of the human condition. We by default are imperfect creatures.

The idea of this article, basically, is to always try and be better than how we are by default. Philosophy is about the evolution of understanding. If life is all about gaining understanding then by default it should prove how important philosophy is.