Sta.sh
Logic is by far the least and most used quality in the human psychological state. Logic can often be interpreted as the “probability” or “likelihood” of something happening, however this is mostly speculation, as logic in my own opinion is by far the ability to see things that should happen rather that what will happen.
The “logical approach” to a situation is a rare gift, available to few people since human nature has by far dictated people’s actions within the first minute. Human emotion can often cloud logic, making a potentially dangerous situation escalate to an even worse state. Logic gives a person the ability to put several elements together, from the surrounding area, the tone of the people or environment or facts and draw a conclusion as to what will happen or what is the most “likely” outcome.
Although logic is rare, it is most greatly spread throughout several professions, instead of being isolated into what would be generally classed as “wise factions”. The most extreme example of logic in profession is by far the politician, although not possibly logical themselves they certainly have those in their employ who can be described as “wise” and therefore aid in logical decisions and advise to wise actions.
Logic is quite unevenly gifted to both sexes, however, just as women are deemed safer drivers, men are typically deemed the wiser of both sexes, this, being a quite sexist view is more a matter of fact despite the possible objections by the female sect of the human race.
~~~ It is illegal to watch pornographic content until the age of 18, yet a person can have sexual intercourse at 16, where is the logic?
~~~ Police vehicles have sirens and blue flashing lights, common sense would dictate that they wouldn’t want criminals to hear them coming to aid an easier arrest, where is the logic?
Makes you wonder why the hell I said politicians can be the most logical of people to be honest…..
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Anyways - Logic is the process of determining an outcome based on the available evidence. Strictly A+B=C
However, while a useful tool, Human intuition has often overshadowed Logic, because Logic requires a thourough basis upon which to stand. Without this foundation, it can only be considered speculation. I think you've mingled Statistics and Logic together. they are very different. Statisics deals with probability, while Logic can only say what can happen. Logic cannot predict was is going to happen. We believe that a glass, once dropped will hit the floor. This seems like logical conclusion, but only with all the facts. More often it is the probable effect, based on years of evidence, which is statistics. It's almost certain, that the glass will hit the floor. But not totally certain.
This is why Logic is so often not used in the real world. The world is surrounded by forces that are difficult to predict, even statisically. That is why logic is most often confined to the classroom.
Your perspective on Politicians as logical is kind of... odd. I don't understand why you think politicians are logical. They fill an office through power, and power is entirely motivated by emotion. If anything, politicians and their offices are the complete antithesis to logic.
Police cars are equipped with sirens and lights to protect the populace, as protection of the populace is their promary mandate, not catching criminals. "Protect and Serve."
Your view on the sexist spread of logic isn't exactly well founded, as you provide no proof of your assertion. Women are deemed to be safer drivers, because they are. Insurance companies spend the vast majority of thier money on actuaries who spend year working on the statisical averages which clearly show that the worst drivers are between 16-28 and male. This is a statisical fact, and thus why male driver pay so much for auto insurance.
There's no way to prove or disprove your assertion that men or women are more logical, mainly due to the unvialablity of data, however, regardless of whether it's true or not, men and women are different through both birth and upbringing. So anyone can be extremely logical, regardless of gender.
Actually, it's not illegal for a minor to watch porn, just as it's not illegal for them to smoke. you just cannot provide it or sell it to a minor. An important distinction. Also, the laws governing sex are entirely created based on the society that spawned the laws. These are based on emotion, and therefore aren't expected to be logical.
~Tri
I use logic all the time outside the classroom, its actually quite fun when someone asks "how the hell did you know that was going to happen?", as for the facts, i dont do random logic, i think of all the available possibilities before making the most likely estimation, i do agree though, most of the time logic is purely spur of the moment and totally unbased. Many of my family members say i should take up psycholigy because im able to work out things using facts and objects / situations, and if not they definately say i should become one of those specialist detectives who track down criminals by pinpointing their area of operation, finding a pattern to the way they operate etc, cant remember the name of that type of detective though lol.
As for the politicians, they themselves are nowhere near logical, they simply seem to be, they have that many advisors, people who write their speeches for them, people who say yay or nay to decisions that the politicians make, its like being a transexual i guess, seeming to be one thing on the outside but not on the inside (not sure that was the best example lol).
Police are there to "protect and serve" indeed, however, wouldnt the best way to protect the people come from arresting the criminal and stopping him / her from posing any more of a threat to the public? Prevention is better than cure, hence my view on police sirens, they may scare the criminal off but it just gives them half a chance to slip away and cause more damage to others.
On the gender thing, now that i think on it, your right, although the only thing i would say is that both men and women are logical in their own way, men prefer to call it logic, women call it common sense
As for the law thing, i dont think any foundation for any law can be deemed logical at all, but as usual politicians only give us the surface of the law, to us, we are simply told "no under 18's watch hardcore movies, 16 year olds can have sexual intercourse", thus contradicting themselves and looking like total lemons. Then again, its very true that its not a crime unless your caught, so if anyone under 18 manages to get a hold of hardcore pornography then i guess they got away with it to begin with
Thanks for this, its rare that i get to stretch the mind in response to others
I'm not sure what those detectives are called either, but the field is called Forensics, I believe.
The Sirens: Sure, a criminal may get away due to them, but how many people would be injured by a speeding cop car, if the populace were unaware of it? Also, police cars are not always required to use their sirens at all times. The requirement is only for when the public could be in danger.
Ah, yes, unfortunately common sense is not quite as common as it should be.
Ah, but the law is very specific in most areas - Anyone can possess porn, even is a public place (unless there's a specific law against it!), but it's the distribution that is surrounded in rules. So, a 12 year old can watch whateverhe wants - if the got it without stealing it, and no one gave it to him.
No problem - I enjoy a good discussion. I look forward to your response!
~Tri
I rather thought the sirens were used as ambulance sirens are, to alert others to their presence, but i may have been mistaken by that
~tri