2024-10-18 17:51
our conceptual framework, our assumptions

 

philosophical background 
"The State has a ultimate power of control and repression"
"All acquired power consists in command over some of the powers of other man." 
Thomas Hobbes,
philosopher, one of the founders of modern political philosophy.

 


role_id
Skillnaden mellan identitet och en roll
I mänsklig interaktion och i samhället hänvisar "en roll" till den sociala funktion eller position som någon har i ett visst sammanhang, såsom att vara lärare, förälder eller anställd. Dessa roller kommer med specifika förväntningar, ansvar och beteenden som samhället förknippar med dem. "En identitet" å andra sidan, är en djupare, personlig uppfattning om vem man är, som innefattar värderingar, övertygelser, erfarenheter och självbild. Medan roller är externa och dynamiska, är identitet intern och mer stabil över tid.

Skillnaden blir kritisk när människor sammanblandar sin identitet med en roll. Om någon identifierar sig för nära med en viss roll, som till exempel sitt arbete eller familjestatus, kan varje förändring eller förlust i den rollen leda till en kris. Till exempel kan någon som definierar sig helt utifrån att vara framgångsrik på jobbet uppleva djup oro om de förlorar sitt arbete. Den externa förändringen i deras roll rubbar deras inre identitetskänsla, vilket kan leda till känslor av värdelöshet, ångest eller depression.

Vidare är roller ofta tillfälliga, formade av specifika omständigheter, medan identiteten, i idealfallet, bör förbli anpassningsbar och flexibel över olika livsfaser. När någon överdrivet förknippar sin identitet med sin roll riskerar de att förlora kontakten med den mångfacetterade naturen hos deras sanna jag. Denna stela bindning kan göra det svårt att hantera livets oundvikliga förändringar, eftersom den skapar en skör självbild som baseras på yttre bekräftelse snarare än inre motståndskraft.

Problemet blir allvarligt i samhällen där vissa roller ges oproportionerlig betydelse, såsom professionella framgångar eller familjestatus. Detta samhälleliga tryck kan få individer att internalisera dessa roller som sin kärnidentitet, vilket gör dem sårbara vid rollförlust eller förändring. När rollen inte längre är hållbar kan personen ha svårt att återuppbygga sin självbild, vilket kan leda till allvarliga psykiska problem som depression, utbrändhet eller en känsla av existentiell förlust.

Sammanfattningsvis, även om roller fyller en viktig funktion i samhället och hjälper individer att navigera sina interaktioner, bör de inte förväxlas med eller ersätta ens identitet. Att upprätthålla en tydlig åtskillnad mellan vem vi är och de roller vi spelar kan leda till större psykologiskt välbefinnande och motståndskraft inför förändringar.
 


 

översättning
The diffrence betwen identity and a role
  In human interaction and society, "a role" refers to the social function or position someone occupies in a given context, such as being a teacher, parent, or employee. These roles come with specific expectations, responsibilities, and behaviors that society associates with them. "An identity," on the other hand, is a deeper, personal sense of who one is, encompassing values, beliefs, experiences, and self-perception. While roles are external and dynamic, identity is internal and more stable over time.

The distinction becomes critical when people merge their identity with a role. If someone identifies too closely with a particular role, such as their job or family status, any change or loss in that role can lead to a crisis. For example, someone who defines their entire self as being a successful professional may experience profound distress if they lose their job. The external change in their role disrupts their internal sense of identity, potentially leading to feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, or depression.

Moreover, roles are often temporary, shaped by specific circumstances, while identity, ideally, should remain adaptable and fluid across different phases of life. When someone overly aligns their identity with their role, they risk losing touch with the multifaceted nature of their true self. This rigid attachment can make it difficult to cope with inevitable life changes, as it creates a fragile sense of self based on external validation rather than inner resilience.

The problem becomes acute in societies where certain roles are given disproportionate importance, such as professional achievements or family status. This societal pressure can push individuals to internalize these roles as their core identity, making them vulnerable to role loss or change. When the role is no longer sustainable, the person may struggle to rebuild their sense of self, potentially leading to severe mental health issues like depression, burnout, or a sense of existential loss.

In sum, while roles serve an important function in society and help individuals navigate their interactions, they should not be confused with or replace one's identity. Maintaining a clear distinction between who we are and the roles we play can lead to greater psychological well-being and resilience in the face of change.
 
 

FB inlägg
 
Konst har mening och budskap. Det som förvånar mig är att man i Sverige inte diskuterar konst på samma sätt som i Wien, London eller Paris, där det kan bli tumult efter vissa teaterföreställningar. Där är man både för och emot, och man måste hitta vad som verkligen berör. Vad är det som pjäsen belyser? Är det något nytt, något fundamentalt? Är det den svenska 'husförhörs'-andan som bromsar, eller Jantelagen? Eller kanske en oförmåga att leva sida vid sida med andra kulturer utan att behöva assimileras? Kan detta diskuteras? Är Systembolagets 'mentalitet' något som borde diskuteras – den paternalistiska inställningen att ta hand om dem som är 'förlorade' i andra idéer och levnadssätt? Det skulle vara intressant att diskutera. Avsaknaden av en konfliktkultur kunde vara ett intressant tema. Det finns många brinnande ämnen, men det verkar som om allt vänds ryggen till.
är det trivialt eller är den "bepansrade" mannen rädd, löper hellre maraton, hur når man balans mellan mind and body, varför behöver vi skyddas från oss själva, vad är det som systembolaget skyddar oss från och varför?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/901615588663745/permalink/
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Freedom

 

Freedom is inherently constrained when living within a society. At its core, freedom requires self-regulation of impulses, even when understood as the ability to act as one wishes without infringing on the freedom of others.

In Sweden, there is a significant willingness to accept restrictions on freedom if it is for the good of society or to protect individuals or groups who are deemed incapable of taking responsibility for their own lives, such as limiting their alcohol consumption.

The idea of imposing benevolent restrictions on personal freedom, justified by claims of acting in an individual's best interests, is often seen as a valid reason for reducing personal liberties.

 

 
personal note
 

We are collecting experiences from everyday life, authorities, institutions, commercial services, and banks, with the goal of compiling them into a publication.

My career journey began in mathematics, followed by doctoral studies in social anthropology, before returning to science and ultimately becoming a UN diplomat specializing in Nuclear Safety.

However, I still have important work to complete in social anthropology, specifically examining the relationship between citizens and institutions, focusing on the dynamics at that crucial interface

  
Why is it that in a country like Sweden, where  freedom of expression prevails, such a large part of the population feel insecure or afraid to express their opinions?
Hundreds of years of "house interrogations" may be the culprit, says Katarina Barrling, researcher at Gothenburg University
  Why is it that in a country like Sweden, where freedom of expression prevails, such a large part of the population feels insecure or afraid to express their opinions?
According to Katarina Barrling, a researcher at Gothenburg University, hundreds of years of "house interrogations" (husförhör) might be the culprit.
"Dissident 2023" – Katarina Barrling: "Great faith and spirit of inquiry."

Varför är det så att i ett land som Sverige, där  råder yttrandefrihet, så stor del av befolkningen som känner sig osäkra eller rädda för att uttrycka sina åsikter?
Hundratals år av ”husförhören” kan vara boven säger Katarina Barrling, forskare vid Götebors Universitet
Avvikande 2023 – Katarina Barrling: Stortro och husförhörsanda.
This seminar examines deviation as a phenomenon within a historical context. We explore both historical and contemporary examples of individuals who have challenged societal norms. Additionally, we consider how the Swedish perspective on deviant behavior may have been shaped by the country’s historical connection to Lutheranism and the intertwining of state and church. We question whether the long-standing relationship between religious faith, the church, and state power in Sweden has resulted in a concept of "state Lutheranism." Moreover, we investigate possible parallels between how modern secular society treats those who deviate and how the church historically treated heretics. (Katarina Barrling)

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Detta seminarium behandlar avvikandet som fenomen. Mot en idéhistorisk bakgrund ger vi både historiska och samtida exempel på personer som verkligen brutit mot normen. Vi ställer också frågan hur den svenska synen på avvikaren kan förstås mot Sveriges historiska arv av lutheranism och de nära banden mellan stat och kyrka. Är det så att en kultur där religiös tro och kyrka genom seklerna sammanflätats med statsmakten har gett upphov till en form av ”statslutheranism”? Och går det att dra paralleller mellan det sekulära samhällets behandling av dem som avviker och kyrkans behandling av kättaren i äldre kristen tid? 
(katrin Barrling)

   



 




 
 


 


Power and satire


 
 
 
To understand the Swedish society we have identified 2 main cultural traits; Ingmar Bergman's bishof Vergerus teachings and teachings of the Swedish Lutheran Church. (how it influences a social life see below )
 
Ethos
Ethos of a society is a construction, it is an illusion we labour on and sometimes we die for it.

illustration of the basic principle of every society
"it is done for your own benefit"  
Society "radiates"  messages so that all citizens know how to behave. On the photo we see Bishop Edward Vergérus  teaches  Alexander to love ethos. (from Ingmar Bergman "Funny and Alexander")
Still this method of teaching the good Swedish ethos is in use but  we differentiate between "characteristics of an ethos" and "teaching to love an ethos". ethos
     
Currently, we have two inspirational sources, Jean-Jacque Rousseau and Cass Sunstein 
"conformity means to copy what other do"

“The government acts paternalistically when it overrides people’s choices on the ground that their choices will not promote their own welfare.”
Cass Robert Sunstein, professor at Harvard Law School  
 


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All Societies are, and will be in essence an arrangement of human beings based on the restriction of personal freedoms.

All Societies are, and will be in essence an arrangement of human beings based on the restriction of personal freedoms.
   
"Ethos (/ˈiːθɒs/ or US: /ˈiːθoʊs/) is a Greek word meaning "character" that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology. wikipedia"
 



collectivism
 

 
 
   
       
 

Sweden's hirerchical and paternalistic past

       
 

Reflections around
Inte alla män -Inte alla män – Veronica Palm – Bok | Akademibokhandeln
 
   
 


this was one time
   



     


Collectivism
The Swedish society will try to lead you on the right path, make you a member of a collective, persuade you from pursuing choices, help  you to reduce your expectations and insist that you disassociate from an exclusive relation with God.
here below we show how it is done;
 From the Swedish Citizen's Book
Collectivism is Evil and Irrational - YouTube"It is peculiar to Swedish culture that it is not the state that has forced the citizens to take any collective action, but it is they themselves who have voluntarily joined forces, voluntarily adopted rules and programs for their activities, voluntarily submitted to the restrictions in the personal freedom that the organization must demand. We Swedes believe that such voluntary collectivism is more valuable than a state-commanded, uniform cooperation."
the orginal in Swedish

This is a self=deception
Our discourse is aimed to adjust to what is expected from us. But first we have to understand the mechanisms and unspoken expectations. After acquiring  good understanding of the Swedish culture, especially the ethos we hope to live happily and enjoy life in Sweden





       

loneliness, identity, depression are they connected?

more 
 
 
Is privacy an illusion
bildt The STATE and the privacy
"the surveillance technologies that are there (including this country by the way) they do not limit in any sort of way freedom of expression and information" Carl Bildt

  The STATE and the privacy versus information exchange
the STATE has right to brake any privacy sphere. Hence it is naive to insist on the high level of confidentiality such as PGP encryption. Digital Mail system provide complete AUTHENTICATION and  INTEGRITY of the exchanged information
  Carl Bildt's statement 

       

 
       
Crusade of the utilitarian ideology
abort, bad conscience? Swedish "modernization" crusade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving law and forgetting that the law is restriction of personal freedom.
law
loving rules of the society.
following J-J Rousseau I learn to love the liberal-democratic ethos, especially the Swedish implementation

We distinguish between "learning to love" an ethos what describes a conscious process of accepting and interacting with ethos. "To love" an ethos on the other side means a total unconscious submission to the ethos. law

 

Depression as a loss of idenntity

depression
The diagnosis of the current times
It can be so exhausting to uphold social constructs (ethos) a depression is the only solution offered by the  society when the pain is too big.

depression


 

 

 

 

 

  

 

   

authoritarian past
 
communication with the citizens