Can you pm me the links to these studies on sub-conscious neurological racism and its link to the release of oxytocin, please?
On a conscious level, I am one of the least-racist people I know.
But, back on topic:
I dunno, I guess in a couple of decades it's bound to change but, right now, I think it's fine the way it is. I feel like it would be weird seeing a different symbol for our home projected everywhere. However, I guess the reluctance is due to being brought up to associate the country with the symbol.
No links, its in books I have from my cousin who's at karolinska institutet, a med school in sweden
And did I say racism is sub conscious in everyone's mind? NOO I said, that in everyones mind, there exists a sense of bonding, belonging, identity ETC ETC with ones own culture, race, identity and community in which one lives. Oxytocin is a chemical in the brain which prompts and controls the depth of emotional connection people feel to places/things/other people, and I was saying that it is especially strong in developing cultural belonging. HOWEVER when new cultures encroach upon one's way of life and multiple cultures are integrated together, this oxytocin-induced belonging for all aspects of connection between the cultures is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to activate, WHICH IS WHY I say that within us all is, rather than racism, there is a sense of connection to your OWN KIND, so bringing others into the equation is kinda OMG FUCK THIS I CBF EXPLAINING but yea You get the point hopefully. The racism thing was kinda by default, as in, you dont like others intruding upon you ie you would rather not have them there ie racism lol. kahdgf0ohsd0igoshjghisod you get it. Wow this was a long post.
And absolutezero, here's a laugh
Old man walks into a gym. Sees hot blonde babe. Wants to impress her, doesnt know how. Asks personal trainer at the desk,
"Hello, I was wondering, do you happen to know which machine I could use to impress that young blonde girl over there?" he asks
Trainer replies "I believe the ATM at the entrance will do the job sir"
This joke made my maths teacher laugh. For the first time. EVER. He NEVER LAUGHS AT JOKES.
