tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post2821333278252710275..comments2024-02-07T00:10:07.571+05:30Comments on Times Change: 87. Systemaniacaativashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10637505515780080897noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-64630194740200595942010-06-26T12:15:30.498+05:302010-06-26T12:15:30.498+05:30Ugich Konitari, yes, systems are good until they h...Ugich Konitari, yes, systems are good until they help people and unfortunately that happens very rarely.<br /><br />Kavi, when downhill starts we need to change. That is where the leadership matters.<br /><br />BKChowlajee, very true!<br /><br />Makarand, you are right!<br /><br />pk, I do agree that some people are not in a position to change the system, but what about those who are?<br /><br />Thanks Rajyashree.<br /><br />Mahesh, thanks for pointing out that the term 'best' is as power oriented as 'fittest'. I will always remember this. <br /><br />Anunja, most patient minds are set on fire initially.. slowly they get used to it.. and the 'cool' attitude is developed.<br /><br />Thanks magiceye.<br /><br />Kjell, yes, I agree that we need to disapprove the system and not the person... even those persons who carry on the torch of the system are victims of it sometimes!<br /><br />G, thanks, next time I will try it ..:-)aativashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637505515780080897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-27785647699817915432010-06-03T16:40:08.950+05:302010-06-03T16:40:08.950+05:30Next time, if you happen to return to the mall (or...Next time, if you happen to return to the mall (or even feel like it), ask for the officer and speak to him. I was stopped once for carrying a bottle of water inside a movie hall in Mulund, Mumbai. The explanation was 'We have bottled water on sale inside, so you need not carry your own'<br />And since the movie tickets were already booked (which meant we had spent money) I was not ready to walk out either. <br />Not only did I win the argument but also got an apology from the white collared super head of the mall, who ever he is!~Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136504255538483496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-60987702434570326892010-06-02T10:57:57.812+05:302010-06-02T10:57:57.812+05:30Similar things happen to me all the time! It helps...Similar things happen to me all the time! It helps to focus on the system part and understand that the person in front is usually not the one we should direct our anger at. It helps to show the person you are talking to that you are not against him or her, but simply find the rules stupid. If you do it in a nice way, he or she will join you in your opinion. Today we have so many "standards" that are really bad for the planet. Hitting the system's rough edges can even serve as an indicator that you are doing something right in trying to be ecological!<br />Oh, and as for the cotton bag, I just put it in my pocket and pull it out later when I need it. ;)<br /><br />cheers,Kjell Kühnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540212587075526290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-31756523765798433502010-05-31T10:39:47.695+05:302010-05-31T10:39:47.695+05:30sad that means have become ends in themselves... n...sad that means have become ends in themselves... nothing else mattersmagiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-45849544302415416972010-05-29T19:41:02.714+05:302010-05-29T19:41:02.714+05:30Everyone faces the inhuman and inconsiderate side ...Everyone faces the inhuman and inconsiderate side of systemaniacs around us. the rude, blunt and brainless behavior can set most patient minds on fire!<br />recently i got a chance to interact with a number of system outcast people in various fields, architecture, organic farming, education, environmental science etc. And I realized the pressure of anger these systemaniacs have created among those who want to "think" and "work" without being told "how to do it as per our rule". It is important to once in a while extract ourselves out and analyze the system, make sure that it does not make us blunt. only then it is possible to survive and "make the change" as you mentioned....Anujnahttp://anujnawrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-51684414313150177312010-05-29T15:25:25.575+05:302010-05-29T15:25:25.575+05:30Rules have become an end themselves, instead, they...Rules have become an end themselves, instead, they should serve as a better means for us.<br />Rules are for our sake, we are not for the sake of rules...<br />As you said, we need rational discretion while implementing rules.<br /><br />Regarding the survival of the fittest, there is nothing like 'best ' or worst, if we speak about evolution technically from Anthropological perspective. <br />Best/worst come out of the parameters and criteria we set. But whats the criteria for creating criteria is the question of comprehensiveness and absolutenessMahesh Aadhya Kalalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671369216676666618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-1710124323457298502010-05-29T11:42:38.642+05:302010-05-29T11:42:38.642+05:30Nice one !
I think Systems are important and flex...Nice one !<br /><br />I think Systems are important and flexibility is needed. <br /><br />Rajyashree KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-75558020353471336262010-05-29T11:03:26.354+05:302010-05-29T11:03:26.354+05:30Those systems may not allow the 'security man&...Those systems may not allow the 'security man' and the 'waiter' to decide using their discretion. All the systems we see are generally hierarchical. Can we distinguish between hierarchy and system. Actually systems should be for administrative convenience and should not be allowing power concentration. It may sound Utopian as human beings have instinct for power; authority assigned is seen as power and not as responsibility.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806047400504298963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-62024152563063959152010-05-29T10:50:56.978+05:302010-05-29T10:50:56.978+05:30This is very rational & eye opening! really on...This is very rational & eye opening! really one must be systematic-ready to explore more practical,beneficial & transparent system & not to be a blind follower- "systemaniac".<br /> This way of thinking gets immediate absorption in mind/ conscious.Makarand Karkarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-52279468374660695982010-05-29T10:41:33.743+05:302010-05-29T10:41:33.743+05:30Those who are swearing by the rules are right.They...Those who are swearing by the rules are right.They are the ones who dont make the rules and expected to only follow rules or their jobs are at stake.<br />What needs to be done is to make rules and laws which are sensible and can be implemented.BK Chowla,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03869011550287421537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-21773671198454283092010-05-29T10:21:20.582+05:302010-05-29T10:21:20.582+05:30The rules and systems were evolved to bring in eff...The rules and systems were evolved to bring in efficiency and effectiveness. <br /><br />But when, they substitute thinking and thought, thats when the process becomes the end and not the means. <br /><br />thats when teh downhill tread starts !Kavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426040093753611098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860454498751986354.post-44494120667555569082010-05-29T10:03:24.635+05:302010-05-29T10:03:24.635+05:30Your post makes one think....On a very simplistic ...Your post makes one think....On a very simplistic level, I often think of systems as entities which show us doors. Some people act as if these door only enclose us. And others treat these doors as something they can open, and look out of , and get more aware of what lies around you. <br /><br />Unfortunately, today , the former prevails.Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.com