Jane, I’m intrigued by your perception of rules. This quote in particular got me:
<<We need rules as a society. It is how human beings operate. But many rules are simply to have control. Fear of people having freedom and doing things that won’t benefit the people making the rules.>>
What rules do you think are ok for people to disobey and how do individuals determine if it’s ok for them, in particular, to disobey them.
It seems the purpose of rules is to cater to the lowest, simplest use case.
The thing that got me is the perspective of creating rules because of the fear of people having freedom.
I am not surprised by that and see it blatantly in many autocratic countries. However I never thought about it in relation to the United States and other democratic societies. I suppose it’s because we have the illusion of freedom here. And if you believe in the illusion then you can become blind to the rule makers fearing other people’s freedom.
I think so. You can see this in so many places when you start looking for it. The amount of coercive control around us is amazing. I think our rule laden societies are eroding common sense and our ability to take responsibility for ourselves. Maybe not so much our generation but the newer generations. Sad times
Hi Jeff, apologies for delay in reply. I was wondering what it was about that phrase that "got you" ? I think rules should be a collaboration and it depends on their context and situation. If we are asked to abide by a rule at work, for example, and we think that it could be done differently, it is about the person questioning to find out the rationale for it and who they can talk about their own ideas. It is then up the rule-maker, in this case, manager/employer to manage that situation, as we spoke about in your publications chat. Just my view though. I don't see how things can evolve and get better without questions, thinking together and resolving difficulties together.
As a film buff, whenever I see or hear a phrase rules and guidelines, I think of Captain Jack Sparrow! I think that a little Piracy in the corporate world is what is needed to shake things up and disrupt those who relish in sticking to the rule book even at the detriment of creativity and innovation and in the company growing and developing! These nervous fearful rule keepers need to understand that there is a vital roll to be played by the pirate gung-ho creative maverick, alongside the cautious rule setter! Well done for standing up and flying your pirate flag in the corporate world
Hello Jane, I enjoyed reading your article about rules and agree with you too. Particularly good to see Riley as I sank into the sofa next to my dog after a hard day.
Jane, I’m intrigued by your perception of rules. This quote in particular got me:
<<We need rules as a society. It is how human beings operate. But many rules are simply to have control. Fear of people having freedom and doing things that won’t benefit the people making the rules.>>
What rules do you think are ok for people to disobey and how do individuals determine if it’s ok for them, in particular, to disobey them.
It seems the purpose of rules is to cater to the lowest, simplest use case.
The thing that got me is the perspective of creating rules because of the fear of people having freedom.
I am not surprised by that and see it blatantly in many autocratic countries. However I never thought about it in relation to the United States and other democratic societies. I suppose it’s because we have the illusion of freedom here. And if you believe in the illusion then you can become blind to the rule makers fearing other people’s freedom.
I think so. You can see this in so many places when you start looking for it. The amount of coercive control around us is amazing. I think our rule laden societies are eroding common sense and our ability to take responsibility for ourselves. Maybe not so much our generation but the newer generations. Sad times
Hi Jeff, apologies for delay in reply. I was wondering what it was about that phrase that "got you" ? I think rules should be a collaboration and it depends on their context and situation. If we are asked to abide by a rule at work, for example, and we think that it could be done differently, it is about the person questioning to find out the rationale for it and who they can talk about their own ideas. It is then up the rule-maker, in this case, manager/employer to manage that situation, as we spoke about in your publications chat. Just my view though. I don't see how things can evolve and get better without questions, thinking together and resolving difficulties together.
As a film buff, whenever I see or hear a phrase rules and guidelines, I think of Captain Jack Sparrow! I think that a little Piracy in the corporate world is what is needed to shake things up and disrupt those who relish in sticking to the rule book even at the detriment of creativity and innovation and in the company growing and developing! These nervous fearful rule keepers need to understand that there is a vital roll to be played by the pirate gung-ho creative maverick, alongside the cautious rule setter! Well done for standing up and flying your pirate flag in the corporate world
Apologies for delay in reply. Thank you for your reply, made me laugh. Maybe I will change my photo at work to a pirates flag!
Hello Jane, I enjoyed reading your article about rules and agree with you too. Particularly good to see Riley as I sank into the sofa next to my dog after a hard day.
Thank you for reading and taking the time to reply, I do really appreciate it. Also glad you are enjoying the Riley pictures!
Great read
Thank you 😊