Is perfection possible?
Anthony Giddens; In 'The Transformation of Intimacy' he discusses the expert knowledge available to individuals to enable them to experience the pure relationships of mutual self actualization.
He also points to the fact that such expert systems exist in an environment where they may contribute to the break up of relationships that do not meet these high standards by suggesting that perfection is possible.
In hindsight, Giddens is ultimately positive about the benefits that can accrue to the individual asa result of accepting the challenges offered by risk.
"...there is no full development of the individual... there is this kind of arrested, prolonged adolescence... and it's created through institutions... institutions are a demonic force in human life because they give permission for us to cease developing and to put our loyalty behind some weird creed that has been worked out."
- Atomjack.
He also points to the fact that such expert systems exist in an environment where they may contribute to the break up of relationships that do not meet these high standards by suggesting that perfection is possible.
In hindsight, Giddens is ultimately positive about the benefits that can accrue to the individual asa result of accepting the challenges offered by risk.
"...there is no full development of the individual... there is this kind of arrested, prolonged adolescence... and it's created through institutions... institutions are a demonic force in human life because they give permission for us to cease developing and to put our loyalty behind some weird creed that has been worked out."
- Atomjack.
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