Human socialization-A requirement or optional?

[Luigi1632]

Well, do you really believe that human socialization(Off-line, I mean to say) is a requirement or can we evade it with no harmful effects.l?

In my point of view, I believe in only engaging in offline human socialization, when it's absolutely necessary.

Frankly, offline.. I love solitude, because I can think about my novel ideas,read,watch anime,etc.

However, in the case of college(Which I'll be going into next year..), I'll participate in socialization, when maybe my education is at stake, but other endeavors/events, like social gatherings("parties") or sport events, I will refuse to partake.

Girlfriends and dating? Those are distractions.

At this current point in my lifetime, schoolwork is my main priority.

Afterwards, when I have a job and a apartment?

Still will refrain from socialization, unless, it is absolutely of requirement.
Any relationships?Strictly professional and un-personal.
And frankly, other than finances, I see no benefit in marriage.

Right, I have only 4 friends, and I believe that's balanced.
It's not necessary to be popular.

And I quit youth group, partially because of the repetitive preaching(I already heard enough about safe sex quite a few years ago!) and because a irritating pre-pubescent girl kept bothering me.

But, enough of my point of view, how about the rest of you?

 

[Gimgak]

Asperger's?


But yes of course I find socialization important. Having connections is more important than being intelligent. You won't go anywhere in life if you live life as a hermit since no one will know that you exist lol.

 

[Luigi1632]

Intelligence is vital.

And I don't believe there's any true benefit in having a girlfriend, either

 

[Tressy]

It'll take more than that to say that he has ASD. I would much prefer to be alone at certain times and the number of true friends I have can be counted with probably one hand. Schoolwork should be and is kinda my main priority right now, but without "distractions", I'll probably already be insane. Everyone is different in every way, and that's just what makes us unique. 🙂

 

[Gimgak]

Well yeah, I'm not trying to diagnose the OP or anything, I'm just asking if they have Asperger's as that could explain why they don't see human interaction as important.

But no, intelligence is not vital. Every day in life people less qualified than others receive positions thanks to their connections. Intelligence definitely helps but it won't bring you anywhere - You can be an intelligent hermit but in the end you'll still be a hermit and likely won't go anywhere if no one knows you exist. It's definitely easier to live life with social interaction - that's the only way the human race achieves anything, if we were all like the OP there would be no such thing as civilization. So yeah interaction is important if you're looking at advancing the human race and as such is a necessity for the population as a whole but I guess the effect is smaller on an individual level if you're not worried about doing much with life which most people don't for a number of reasons.

I'm not saying there is anything intermittently wrong in OPs viewpoint for themselves if that's how they truly feel, but answering their question I feel that without social interaction there is little opportunity to achieve things - certainly it is possible but much less likely, especially within your lifetime.

 

[Shahrier]

Wow, Luigi. I don't see how one would want to live like that.. No relationships or friends. As for benefits for having a girlfriend.. ever thought about having fun and being happy? Will you always be focusing on studying and work? I personally think that it is important to be social. It teaches you who you are as a person and it also teaches you different life skills.

 

[Luigi1632]

I gain happiness from playing video games,reading and watching anime.

I only follow a philosophy of finishing the "M.O."(Main objective).

Simply a life of very few relationships,no girlfriends and only what is required feels balanced in my opinion.

Solitude lets me think about things too, like ideas for fiction-writing and such.

 

[Tressy]

Well yeah, I'm not trying to diagnose the OP or anything, I'm just asking if they have Asperger's as that could explain why they don't see human interaction as important.

But no, intelligence is not vital. Every day in life people less qualified than others receive positions thanks to their connections. Intelligence definitely helps but it won't bring you anywhere - You can be an intelligent hermit but in the end you'll still be a hermit and likely won't go anywhere if no one knows you exist. It's definitely easier to live life with social interaction - that's the only way the human race achieves anything, if we were all like the OP there would be no such thing as civilization. So yeah interaction is important if you're looking at advancing the human race and as such is a necessity for the population as a whole but I guess the effect is smaller on an individual level if you're not worried about doing much with life which most people don't for a number of reasons.

I'm not saying there is anything intermittently wrong in OPs viewpoint for themselves if that's how they truly feel, but answering their question I feel that without social interaction there is little opportunity to achieve things - certainly it is possible but much less likely, especially within your lifetime.

Just to clarify, I wasn't implying that you were wrong in any way and know that you're just stating your point of view. Just saying because I worked with a bunch of ASD kids and was just pointing out in case anyone else really thinks he does indeed have ASD, but it is, nonetheless, still a possibility. And yeah, I do believe social interactions are pretty important too, so I'm in no way objecting your point of view if that was how my message might have implied. 🙂

 

[Luigi1632]

Plus, I don't like talking to groups..

 

[Tressy]

Plus, I don't like talking to groups..

It's perfectly fine that you don't. I would say I'm pretty socially awkward in real life. 😛 I guess it's just that I need some time to warm up to people? But yeah, if being alone makes you happy then I guess it's fine even though what the other two guys said are true. However, say, you really need some company someday, there are always plenty of people around. Whatever floats your boat as long as you're content and happy. 🙂

 

[Luigi1632]

Even if I have a ASD, I have no desire to cure it.

Besides, I don't think I'll ever go insane, either.

 

[NBK*Twitch]

Intelligence is vital.

And I don't believe there's any true benefit in having a girlfriend, either

Oh come on... not any? any at all? How about a boyfriend? I am pretty sure there is one benifit from having a GF or BF... atleast for me :lol: .

 

[Gimgak]

Even if I have a ASD, I have no desire to cure it.

Besides, I don't think I'll ever go insane, either.

Well yeah but ASD doesn't mean you're insane. Now I don't know all that much on it (Tressy is obviously the more qualified poster on the subject) but from what I've seen it can range from being simply a personality quark to possibly a big development issue - in no way am I saying ASD isn't an issue but afaik there are people who are mildly autistic and even they don't know it so it doesn't make a huge impact on their lives.

 

[Justin]

I think everyone needs some sort of human to human interaction or they'd go crazy.

 

[Nuke]

I will only get a girlfriend in my adulthood for the sake of reproduction. Therefore, I'll definitely wait until marriage.

It's pointless in high school, though. Just leads to bad things 90% of the time...

 

[Gimgak]

I will only get a girlfriend in my adulthood for the sake of reproduction. Therefore, I'll definitely wait until marriage.

It's pointless in high school, though. Just leads to bad things 90% of the time...

Much thanks for your deep research into this issue, I will now follow your advice. Screw normal human development if 90% of it leads to problems!

Question though. Why would you wait until marriage? If you only care about reproduction, why bog yourself down with supporting the offspring and/or mother? You seem to not have any emotional attachment to this vehicle for your lineage, only wishing to fulfill the human need of immortalizing yourself through your kin. It seems that the best way for you to achieve your goal is to indulge in a gross amount of alcoholic beverage in a bar and then send birthday cards every year.

 

[Antarctic]

I will only get a girlfriend in my adulthood for the sake of reproduction. Therefore, I'll definitely wait until marriage.

It's pointless in high school, though. Just leads to bad things 90% of the time...

You're 15. When you get a bit older you will realize everything isn't video games and forums. I wish i started seeing chicks when i was younger, it get's harder when you get older.<br /><br />-- 11 Mar 2012, 22:33 --<br /><br />

I will only get a girlfriend in my adulthood for the sake of reproduction. Therefore, I'll definitely wait until marriage.

It's pointless in high school, though. Just leads to bad things 90% of the time...

You're 15. When you get a bit older you will realize everything isn't video games and forums. I wish i started seeing chicks when i was younger, it get's harder when you get older.

 

[Gimgak]

I will only get a girlfriend in my adulthood for the sake of reproduction. Therefore, I'll definitely wait until marriage.

It's pointless in high school, though. Just leads to bad things 90% of the time...

You're 15. When you get a bit older you will realize everything isn't video games and forums. I wish i started seeing chicks when i was younger, it get's harder when you get older.

But DOOOOOOOOOOOD! why would i want a girlfriend when I can play MASS EFFECT 333333 and have SEX WITH ALIENS!! Its got a 94 on metacritic! 94!!!!!!!! Thats like SUPER SEX WITH ALIENS REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!! I BIOWAREA

 

[Luigi1632]

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Alright, now that's just plain immature, considering you were acting intellectual before.

But, frankly I'll just ignore everyone who I don't care about. Girls? I can just reject and ignore.


I'll agree with Nuke... partially, as it's best to save sex for when you get married.

But, I'm never going to get married.

It's okay right now, but living a life of solitude and being single is going turn out well.

More freedom for me.

 

[Gimgak]

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Alright, now that's just plain immature, considering you were acting intellectual before.

Yeah, that happens every time Antarctic posts in a debate thread, brings a flashback to the good old days in the debate board. Fun times.