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Originally Posted by Buddug
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It is as though you have to fit yourselves and other people into these pre-defined categories . People are far more interesting and complex than this , and personally I would not go near a shrink or a psychologist if you paid me . I have always found the idea of being told what I think , or what other people are , perfectly horrifying . I know what I think , and I deal with people as I come across them . People are people , not clinical cases .
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To me, this is like saying a house is just a house or a car is just a car. If you care only for its utilitarian aspect, then I suppose you'd be correct. But for those who are interested in the history, style, aesthetics, or performance, there is much more to it.
The human personality and mind is indeed complex and fascinating. Labeling various aspects of it is partly due to our attempt to understand it. Understanding something is necessary in order to modify it effectively, whether it be a 6 cyl engine, an A frame cabin or a bad human habit.
Stormie