1) Is it possible to perceive others without, in some way, judging or categorizing them? If so, how? If not, how can we make the judgments we do make, more fair?
I take this as a purely semantics question - yes, I believe it is possible to perceive others without judging them, but I think that's its extremely difficult and rare. To be able to perceive others and remain completely objective is something that I think needs to be mastered. I believe that scientists, people that specialize in human behavior, have learned to remain objective but in everyday life I don't think that we even make an attempt to hold our judgments. Acceptance is really the best way to eventually get to where our society can be an objective group of people. The more we know about each other, and accept our difference the less we will feel the need to judge.
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Hi Nicciri – I completely agree with your response to question 1. It is truly a semantics question. It is one of those things where sure it is possible but highly unlikely. In everyday life we all judge and categorize people without even speaking to them. Being mindful of others will lead to acceptance and although we will still probably categorize and judge each other we will accept who they are as an intricate part of our society. I feel that even though we get to know each other and even if we accept our differences there is still the possibility of judgment and categorization. For example, I can accept who a person is but still may put them in a category such as elites or homeless.
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