<p>Warring is the most futile and barbaric practice of modern human society. Public or private, what is the point?</p>
<p>Regarding privacy, I think it's a key component of human nature and our structure of human interaction. There are things I don't want to reveal to others, not because they are incriminating, but rather because they are personal. Furthermore, at the risk of repeating previous sentiments, privacy is our source of individuality; without this integral component of our society, we would be forced into uncomfortable circumstances that will break our current "molds." Maybe it will be better, but not at our present social state; it is difficult to tell because all I can do is imagine a life without privacy.</p>
<p>Just a point of clarification on "our present social state;" by that I mean to say our societies are not built to foster completely public lives. If we are to a pursue purely public world, then we have to invent a new form of social organization. I don't think it would be possible, as Tako mentioned, to live publicly in our current society, "obviously it's impossible."</p>
<p>Also, a point of justification. You only have to look as far as celebrities to see the damage lack of privacy brings.</p>
<p>I gave up on politics. I love it but it takes way too much effort to keep up with. I'm just too lazy for it. Plus, I think it's suicide to enter into a presidential race this early. Especially Obama since he has like, no actual experience. (Harvard law review doesn't count. Well, not in my opinion at least.)</p>
<p>I think that argument (not enough experience) should apply to both Obama and Rudy. I mean, sure, Rudy was the mayor of the largest city in the United States, but how does that in any way allow him to garner 'experience' that Obama, a Senator, apparently lacks? Being the mayor is vastly different from being the Prez, no matter how you look at it.</p>
<p>any new jersey interviewees have an interview today? i'd love any last minute tips/encouragements before tomorrow! </p>
<p>also, on privacy: i think we lack privacy so much today we don't even know what it means. with such ridiculous levels of communication (i.e. this message board on which people tend to share many random and somewhat personal facts about their daily lives), we hardly have any privacy any more. with web cams and blogs and everything else, people can be as public and real as they want. what we need is more privacy- don't you think society would be better off if people spent more time alone, in private, with time to think and contemplate before acting out their "real selves" in public? don't get me wrong, i'm a huge proponent of candor and honesty, but some people need to think more about who they themselves are before they share it with everyone around them. </p>
<p>sidjenks- although i completely agree with you I have to say one thing: he was the mayor of "the capitol of the world". But yeah, besides that, I completely agree with you. I don't think Rudy would be very effective on anything dealing with foreign policy. He was good for NY and he would be great domestically, but I don't think he could ever be a good president. He doesn't have that much depth; He's just a good manager. </p>
<p>But this is exactly what I meant by going into the running now is suicide. Your opponents have so much time to dig up dirt on you it's rediculous. Plus money is a valuable resource. =/</p>
<p>Believe me, I am NOT defending the behaviour of (certain) celebrities; but it is essentially their lack of privacy that makes them different from normal not-so-famous human beings like you and me (well, I don't know about you so I'll just stick to speaking for myself). It's the fame, the lack of privacy, that causes the chaos, the out of control situations, and the exaggeration that is so reminiscent of today's celebrity life (and death). This isn't an excuse, but rather an explanation.</p>
<p>Oh and P.S. I still haven't been contacted by my interviewer either (Seattle area).</p>
<p>Dang I just had THE AWKWARDEST conversation of my life.</p>
<p>Like, seriously. Yeah, sorry to break off all our privacy/politics/intellectual stuff (which I don't really even understand...me = stupid and clueless, unlike the rest of you which all have SUPER DEEP essays while mine are...dorky and shallow, ha ha)</p>
<p>Yes. So basically two of my best friends are girlfriend and boyfriend, right? And I'm like, aww cute. But recently they had a fight, and even though they fight all the time, this was like, THE FIGHT. So they broke up.</p>
<p>And now he tells me...that he likes me. And I'm like, AWKWARD. Especially since the guy I went to Sadies with and am going to JP with likes me and I like him back and HE KNOWS IT. </p>
<p>So yes...that was a hecka awkward conversation -_-</p>
<p>Good luck Cdon and anyone who has her/his interview soon. I have until April 7th to daydream about TASP and have nightmares about the interview (which I'm starting to feel anxious about). </p>
<p>Tako, I feel like my essays are shallow and dorky too! I was reading them over a few days ago and I felt really childish and unfairly lucky for having made it this far. Oh Insecurity and Doubt, why must you barge in now? (Not that I ever felt 100% content with my content.)</p>
<p>And Tako, I must say, you are your own soap opera (and I mean that as a compliment). You can't say you don't have conflicts when you have these juicy stories. As rudely intrusive as I may sound, update ASAP.</p>
<p>Haha Nate let's trade essays some time (not right now, I'm going to sleep soon :)) I'll IM you sometimes, perhaps tomorrow.</p>
<p>Haha Soap Opera...that's ironic, because my friend and I were just discussing how terribly boring our lives are..because we don't go out and party. Sometimes I wish that people would ask me, "Are you going to ____'s party tonight?" But I've NEVER heard that at my high school. I'm probably just hanging out with the wrong people :P</p>
<p>Nothing happened out of the conversation...I told him I was already in a relationship, and that...I didn't like him and that he was a really good friend and I hoped he stopped liking me soon, ha ha.</p>
<p>Poor Tako. Poor, poor tako.
I avoid awkward moments like that because most of my social interactions occur online. No kidding. Many with people I know in real life, but those ones are never in real time.
I bought the Sims 2 yesterday. Because of all of you.</p>
<p>LMAO lindeek. and aww, tako, that sounds ... awkward but hilarious. we all have those moments, i'm afraid. </p>
<p>cdon, i'm a fellow new jerseyean and i didn't get contacted. let us know how your interview went, though! and good luck! good luck to everyone having it soon, actually. iriseyes and a-san are meeting up for coffee before theirs. oh god, the powers of CC...</p>