If all the oxygen molecules in a room happen to have their velocity directed to one corner, all those occupying other places in the room are likely to die of hypoxemia. But, it does not happen, thanks to the random nature of molecular movements.
Similarly, everything in this world is progressing like a clock work mechanism because of the random nature of whatever is the entity of relevance. But, all that we humans have been doing since time immemorial, effectively, is destroying randomness.
This perhaps is okay, as far as material things go, if we look from the human angle. Here, it results in the classification and control of various elements of matter and force, which exactly is what is behind the progress, human race is constantly making. And, as long as we are able to deal appropriately with all the undesirables, like waste and emissions, things can go on.
But, will this be okay, if we look other angles? Surely, when we are dealing with living things, the same practice leads to many questions. The undesirables, in this case, are part of the very same life, which may even be something essential. Moreover, a living being can have many facets, both desirable and undesirable to an onlooker, and which may appear at random. In which case, it shall be inappropriate or untimely to accord a label.
Additionally, overlooking this, we are going ahead with the practice of encouraging all to strive for the extremes, and strengthen it further by instituting awards and honors at every possible juncture.
A perpetually unstable or violent society is the result.
I therefore think, we need to make a fundamental change to our priorities. From putting greater emphasis on excellence in whatever may be the chosen entity, importance can be accorded to the presence of a wide variety of attributes, including the one that is currently of interest.
Here, this lifestyle is a good fit.
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