Buddy Up. Word of the week. Identity.
The Hive Word of the Week. Identity.
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Identity, each of us has one and each one is unique like our fingerprint. Our fingerprints are used to identify us in some cases. We are more than our fingerprints. We may not be more than the fingerprint we leave behind. When we need to present identification we show a driver's license or a passport. This will show the name we were given by parents to identify us.
We have historical records that identify different species of animals that no longer live. The animals and insects alive today we have names for them and species allocation. In some cases these modern day animals can be identified as a relative species to one that no longer exists.
We identify different parts of our history on the planet by using earth samples. The alternating layers of soil the have accumulated on the land. Depending on the depth of the soil and how many layers of sediment have built up. A determination of age can be established to identify the time period.
As a people it seems we like to give names to things. It does make it easier to understand each other when we can say a word or name and know what or who the other person is talking about.
We will find it and we will give it a name.
It seems to be that a name given to something is its Identity. In nature we have a tree to identify something. We also then have another title or name for the species of tree. The same thing applies to animals. Cats, there are many species of cats and each species has its own identifiable name.
It all seems very straight forward. Until you get to us that is. Then things can get a little bit blurry. It should not be hard to identify a human. To identify an individual is not such an easy task. Well, we do not know every individual's names. Unlike with tree's we do not name each individual tree. We do this with humans though.
Generally the form of identity used is recognition. Remembering how a person looks. This is less confusing when it is someone we have known for a while. Identifying someone you only seen for a moment is not as easy. We often use description to identify someone else. A description of their personality when describing them to a friend. A description of their appearance if describing a bank robber. We use different methods to describe another's identity we do not just say the persons name.
There seems to be more to the human identity than just the name. The term "I am more than just a number" comes to mind. There is a bit more to us than just the name we have. Each if us will identify with various parts of life to different degree's. Our identity does not define who we are. In many ways it is nothing more than a method for us to interact with more efficiency.
If we were all named Bob. How would we know which Bob we were talking to?
even if we can identify them.
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Smart Bob. Tall Bob. Hairy Bob. LOLOLOL i can go on forever! ;)
its funny that you were talking about names. I think names are so powerful. They are probably powerful because we identify something in that sound and associate it with a part of us.
I have two names. One legal - that no one calls me. Not even my parents. Occassionally my husband will use it - but it's like he's talking about another person. I literally feel NOTHING when someone says that name except perhaps a government tag on me. LOL
but my nickname -which is not on any legal documentation ANYWWHERE - and is really not even a derivative of my legal name ... is me. As a matter of fact when I hear anyone else with my name - I get fiercely protective of it. hahahahaha
names.... funny things!
part of our identity IS in them. which gives them power. you know - even "dreemsteem" has become a significant part of me.
@monchhichi23 started calling me "Dreemie" a long time ago - and even that has stuck and become a part of me. so much so.... that now LOTS of people call me that - and I even identify myself using that nickname!
i also think its interesting that power is given to names in stories... knowing the name of characters can give you power over them. I just thought of the well-known character Rumplestiltskin - but that's actually a common theme... the power of a name.
hmmmm this could be a post! someone should write it!
I nominate @youhavewings or @juliamulcahy! hehehehe they will take us on a whirlwind journey of names!!! :)
I think too many place who they are with their identity.
Although your name here is Dreemsteem that is how you know we are talking to you and not Joe. Cause Joe's name is not Dreemsteem. So when we say Dreemsteem you know we are talking to you and not to Joe.
An identity can become recognized and associated with a person. But what people think of the person associated with the identity, is not the identity. People will have all sorts of opinions about Dreemsteem. Granted the majority are positive, but there s going to be that asshole somewhere down the line. (When they come, Just ignore them)
There are two ways of asking about someone, When we say Who is. If we are in a crowded room we are probably asking which person, point them out to me. If asking, who is Dreemsteem? to learn more about you, then the answer is different and we learn something about you. Who is, can be asked in two different ways one is asking to identify. the other is to learn about the person behind the identity.
No matter how I think about it I keep coming back to the Identity is just the title or name given. What is behind the name is who we are.
Just take something like marriage, though not as much as before. People take their second name to that of their spouse. This changes the persons Identity, they are know known by an alternative identity. They may change in their personality of this too. But that change is not because the identity changed, Changes happen because of other things in life. You are still in all essence the same person you were before you married just the title changed.
I do not think the title matters. Or maybe it does and I should invent one for me and make me look more powerful. A different name to the one you use elsewhere on other platforms in different circles of life. Like with Monchhichi and she calls you Dreemie. An alternative title does not change you or another perception of that title does not change you. (though interacting with muppets might just change your mood. Just imagine yourself puling your hand out of their ass so they can't talk any more. Tat will make you laugh and you can get on with ignoring them.)
This is a great post, @thehive It is well-thought out and a detailed description of all the aspects of identity.
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