Emerging Myths
It is unfortunate that this buzz disappeared from my profile. I republish it for this reason.
The rapidity of change nowadays is leading to the emergence of new myths. Our world is overwhelmed with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA world). People find it hard to predict the future or to stand firmly on the moving sands of their living environment. This is coupled with the death of time and distance and people finding little time to search for the facts. This has led to the emergence of previously unknown myths.
People surfing the internet and/or chatting on various social platforms are getting fewer sleeping hours. This has led to the myths that sleeping five hours/day is enough, and it makes no difference sleeping late in the night. These myths negate medical findings that warn sleep deprivation is threatening the health of up to 45% of the global population. People trend to believe them for they lessen their feeling guilty for doing so. It may be enough for one person to share a post of the value of sleeping few hours and be promoted by few fellows on social platforms so that those who are staying late at night may act by sharing the post or tweet rapidly.
The above act is facilitated by people’s tendency to share myths far more than sharing facts. Research finding by MIT has proven such claim. The seeds of myths spread like the seeds of dandelion as they float far away by wind. The research summarized its findings by stating “Untruth diffused farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than the truth in all categories of information.”
The seeds pf myths are spread by wind as dandelion seeds do
There are many emerging myths about the internet such as cyber friendship. There are examples in literature as the one reporting the top 10 myths about the internet. Of interest her is the myth that cyber friends just are good as real life friends. Teens fall in this trap of this myth and give away information to wolves-like friends. These kids risk their reputation and may find themselves paying heavy prices for myths-like friends. The belief in such a myth led to the emergence of what I describe as “reverse bullying” students bullying their teachers.
Myths are subject to feedback effects. This led to the emergence of a new myths such as the best way to counter a cyberbully attack is by fighting back. This isn’t true because we enter into a vicious feedback loop if we do so. Yet; we may follow the advice of a proven myth!
There are many other examples of spreading emerging myths such as travel myths and travel cards, long-tail myths whereby people are given the wrong advice such as searching for long keywords niches, regardless of the possible number of readers.
Please share your knowledge by providing examples of emerging myths that you experienced.
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Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #39
You remind ,of "reverting back to the origin". In your comment you refer to "reverting back to home". Human habits prevail and control what we do whether we are aware of it or not.
CityVP Manjit
منذ 4 سنوات #38
Myths are an outcome of our natural human inclination towards being storytellers, it is the perversion of storytelling that is a concern, much more so when digital networks connect that perversion and we as a collective, fail to see this contamination of storytelling. We contaminate story through the iterations the story undergoes as it goes beyond physical circle. No matter how disperse or diluted or damaged the story becomes as it travels beyond our village, going back to the origins of storytelling, brings us back to the origins of community and then ultimately can inform us to give rebirth to the meaning of "home".
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #37
Your comment Marisa Fonseca Diniz reminds me of a great article that I read on why rumors and myths spread fast. https://gainweightjournal.com/why-the-fall-of-the-roman-republic-is-a-good-analogy-for-todays-chaotic-time-part-1/ What is amazing is that your comment is my intended idea for my next buzz. I appreciate your evaluation of the post as well. I have just commented on your last buzz and I find it relevant and powerful.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #36
Thank you Bill
Bill Stankiewicz
منذ 4 سنوات #35
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #34
@Oswaldo Enrique Diaz Delgado Oswaldo~ Thank you for your thoughtful … from-the-heart comments… Yes, we are called to live as a “HUMAN OF LIGHT AND BLESSINGS" … or as Jesus Christ said: we are to “be salt & light” … this occurs as we are making our life & our faith journey. We are “transformed by the renewing of our mind” … Our mind is renewed AS we invest time reading His Word (The Holy Bible) … AS we reflect upon His Word, AS we pray … we are being transformed … this is a sowing & reaping process. AS we are being “renewed” … “transformed” … this is witnessed by those who are in our lives … who cross our path (they hear our words … they see our actions … As a “Christ-one” we live out our professed faith being “salt & light” … this (may) will draw people to Christ … who, in turn may seek to know Him for themselves. And so it goes ;~)
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #33
@Oswaldo Enrique Diaz Delgado Oswaldo~ You have given me much to ponder: … "Thoughts that join hands that build" … “If communication is the basis of union we are all worthy of participation.” Holding our neighbor we reach the truth and justice "Teachings of God" This resonated because I’m a “heart-to-heart” communicator … I learned this from the Lord ... From the language of the heart and as an instrument of love to others, "I want to see with your eyes feel with your heart and act with your thoughts in the senses called acts of reasoning" Your thoughts are so rich that I’m going to respond in a post (dedicated to you ;~) You’ll have to be patient because I have my mind wrapped around several writings and as we both know: “Wisdom is not hasty” Please try not to say anything too profound till I get some work done ;~) Wishing God's rich wisdom & blessings upon your family, your life and your work ;~) In His Light ~ Fay
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #32
Thank you Manjit for raising this issue again.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #31
You are spot on my friend Manjit to accurately write "myth-making machinery". Yes, it serves the interests of some people to spread myths to reach their goals. The myth may reach a social scale such as implanting the feeling of inferiority complex among nations to give up. Businessmen may do the same to sell more. Myths can have far-reaching effects than we may think of.
CityVP Manjit
منذ 4 سنوات #30
CityVP Manjit
منذ 4 سنوات #29
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #28
@AliAnani AliAnani I re-posted all the comments that I had for the original buzz-post of Emerging Myths I have a couple posts I'm working on specific to beBee platform and experience ... will be including the rich value of comments and more ... I'll "sting" you (in a sweet way) when its posted ;~) As to your comment: "I even lost my appetite to write" ... do NOT be discouraged or deterred from writing because of losing buzz-posts on beBee Hopefully the "keepers of the hive" @Javier (if your out there & attentive will respond & correct ... even improve I'm sure there are caring, competent bee-keepers ... looking out for the colony ... the Bees & the hives ... may it NEVER be that "Emerging Myths" apply here
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #27
Yes, I agree fully my friend
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #26
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #25
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #24
@AliAnani to clarify: So does this mean you agree? "Fay, I wish I could differ with you on this part of your comment: "This quote reflects the superficial ... moving-sands mindset/of not desiring truth or facts ... just accepting “Untruth diffused farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than the truth in all categories of information.” This is the sinking sand we stand upon, in which we sink in the sinking sand of myths, lies, fictions and absence of reasoning."
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #23
@AliAnani I re-posted all the comments that I had for the original buzz-post of Emerging Myths I have a couple posts I'm working on specific to beBee platform and experience ... will be including the rich value of comments and more ... I'll "sting" you (in a sweet way) when its posted ;~) As to your comment: "I even lost my appetite to write" ... do NOT be discouraged or deterred from writing because of losing buzz-posts on beBee Hopefully the "keepers of the hive" @Javier (if your out there & attentive will respond & correct ... even improve I'm sure there are caring, competent bee-keepers ... looking out for the colony ... the Bees & the hives ... may it NEVER be that "Emerging Myths" apply here
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #22
@OswaldoEnriqueDelgado Oswaldo~ I had to read your words several times … I’m still processing ;~) The one this that stood out was: “repeating the cycle from generation to generation is an original value of shared knowledge” For me: sharing knowledge is a personal value … In Mathew 15:15 we learn something very revealing Jesus said: “for everything that I have learned from my Father … I have made know to you” Jesus shared the knowledge from His Father with us … WOW **!!~~
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #21
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #20
Greater is reading your comment, Erroll
Harvey Lloyd
منذ 4 سنوات #19
Jerry, couldn't agree more. In general we develop a solution then attempt to form the facts around the solution. I would imagine this is the new leadership paradigm that is lost on me. Solutions are driven by facts, and when they are not, the long term prospects for sustainability are poor. In the ole' days facts were according to the intellect of the professional/social group you had in your group. Now we have google and many other sources outside the group we use to nurture. Given Google's broad feedback loop it is difficult to parse fact from fiction. One way is measuring the sales pitch from Google, more pitch than substance usually means the solution was designed and now the thin facts are packed around. The days of old when knights were bold......
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #18
My genuine pleasure
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #17
This comment was addressed to Harvey Lloyd. I don't recall if he had already responded to it not.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #16
Myths dispersal is the new trend< Jerry. Their light-weight help them be carried by the wind long distances.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #15
Your reference to UFOs is spot on. My friend Fay, many flying objects these days are illusions and myths. They cloud many peoples' minds.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #14
Keep standing on a rock, my friend Fay. But how many do the same as you do? We talk about the pioneers in discoveries, imagination, analysts. Unfortunately, many pioneers today are those who lead people astray.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #13
Fay, I wish I could differ with you on this part of your comment: "This quote reflects the superficial ... moving-sands mindset/of not desiring truth or facts ... just accepting “Untruth diffused farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than the truth in all categories of information.” This is the sinking sand we stand upon, in which we sink in the sinking sand of myths, lies, fictions and absence of reasoning.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #12
Fay Vietmeier- your comment is a hot topic. I strongly advise you to write a buzz based on it. I need a dedicated buzz this tie to respond to the richness of your comment.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #11
I wonder if this my th didn't exist long times ago, but maybe it intensifies, Fay.
Ali Anani
منذ 4 سنوات #10
Dear Fay Vietmeier- Fay- it is truly annoying that a buzz disappears with the associated I look forward to reading your comments in a buzz, if you wish. comments that make an integral part of the buzz. I experienced this unfortunate event three times lately. I even lost my appetite to write. I shall appreciate your sending the document, but you may also consider writing a buzz on this issue.
Jerry Fletcher
منذ 4 سنوات #9
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #8
@HarveyLloyd (re-post of comment 9-3-19) Harvey~ "listening and learning during tension brings wisdom and understanding, enhancing our full potential" Most insightful ... the inability of to actually listen (tension or not tension) greatly impedes learning ... Good listeners are rare Even more rare: arriving at "wisdom and understanding" The result is wasted capacity/not reaching full potential Harvey Lloyd wrote: #6 Absolutely, tension is a part of life. We can't go from diapers to success without wise counsel. The question is the roll that tension plays in our seeking wise counsel. If tension finds us retreating to silos, diversity of wisdom is lost. If tension helps us develop bridges across silos we can now lead others and yourself to success. Somehow along the evolutionary process we have begun to believe that tension is all due to cause and effect. Tension is a naturally occurring process that neither needs justification or silos of thought. If we take an honest look at our own past, self reflection, we would see that just before each great leep made was chaos of tension and misunderstanding. It's almost as if the tension is a natural teacher or destroyer depending on the perspective we choose to take. Silos and justifications for tend to destroy or narrow our chances for full potential. While listening and learning during tension brings wisdom and understanding, enhancing our full potential.
Fay Vietmeier
منذ 4 سنوات #7
Fay Vietmeier
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Fay Vietmeier
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Fay Vietmeier
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Fay Vietmeier
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Fay Vietmeier
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Fay Vietmeier
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