by Guest » Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:03 am
Intellectually, we can consider the worst humanity has to offer and understand what causal influences made them do what they did. Poor upbrining, mental illness, trauma, etc. But contrasted with more immediate "IRL" scenarios, trivial inconveniences and annoyances (someone cutting you off on the road, trolling you in a video game, forgetting to clean up after themselves) can cause immediate, visceral anger and disproportionate rage.
I assume this is a common experience. It's something that has provided me with frequent amusement, because of the ridiculously disparate and inappropriately calibrated responses by the cerebrum vis a vis the lower, animal brain.
Intellectually, we can consider the worst humanity has to offer and understand what causal influences made them do what they did. Poor upbrining, mental illness, trauma, etc. But contrasted with more immediate "IRL" scenarios, trivial inconveniences and annoyances (someone cutting you off on the road, trolling you in a video game, forgetting to clean up after themselves) can cause immediate, visceral anger and disproportionate rage.
I assume this is a common experience. It's something that has provided me with frequent amusement, because of the ridiculously disparate and inappropriately calibrated responses by the cerebrum vis a vis the lower, animal brain.