Friday, February 11, 2011

People Don't Need People?

I was reminded of the lyric of the song, ' no man is an island, no man stands alone'.

Being social is a big event ingrained in  humans during the course of evolution. Formation of societies or caste system was notably in existence even among the lower animal groups. With more sophisticated forms of communications, chemical, verbal or spoken, individuals are becoming more connected into forming societies. And this makes it quite implausible for people not needing other people.

In the movie, Castaway, Tom Hanks was forced by a circumstance to live by himself. But he created a inanimate character which served as his cavemate, 'someone' he talked to and shared his anguish, frustrations and anger with. Even in the mythical story of creation, god provided Adam with a company in Eve.

Living in total isolation is close to impossible. For people always need other people, even in misery!

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