Q is for Question Everything
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| Questions lead to More Questions |
'Why?' may be the most frequently asked question in the world, next to "What was the question again?"
Why do raisins have wrinkles? Does Santa Claus sneeze? What is Qat ? Where do fish sleep? Why is grass bouncy? Is the sun perfectly round? Where does God live? How many galaxies are there?
Are we dreaming? Are we real? Why are my new tires flat? Where does smoke from the oven go? Where did the cookies go? Who ate the cookies?
Why do we ask questions? Let us ask endless questions. Why? To find out the answer. Perhaps the answer will solve the human condition. What's 'the human condition?"
What is an endless question? Mothers say "my kids are full of endless questions". What is an ordinary question? Why do you ask questions? Do questions always lead to other questions? Why?
See what I mean? What does that mean?
On the surface, a question seems to be a request for information with the intent of fulfillment of curiosity. We all have it. Curiosity, I mean. We think it is a built-in learning mechanism, but is it? Is there more to it? Should we question everything?
If we are dedicated thinkers and questioners, we question everything. If we are protracted thinkers, we question the answers to the questions and each in turn in an endless cycle of questions and answers. We expand our minds. Grow a billion more neurons. Expand the brain's capability, and most importantly, use what we have.
If the answer to a question is not forthcoming from the wise filing cabinet between the ears, how is an answer actually formulated? Which responses do you primarily trust when you ask a question?
- Experience? We may compare previous occasions, details or facts. Is experience always applicable or does the mind smartly assemble applicable bits and bytes?
- Instinct? We may suspect a specific answer because of human instinct, comparative values, inference, influence, or personal knowledge of people involved. Some insist we have animal instinct. Do you trust your instincts, regardless of what kind it is?
- Hearsay? We may trust second, third or forth-hand information from others relaying information to you. Do they really know the truth--the answer you seek?
- How about an astute search of centuries of collected knowledge? Most of us have heard of the Encyclopedia Britannica, libraries, and the modern equivalent, the world wide web. Can you always believe internet content? Do you automatically believe what you read just because it is in a book?Where does fact and fiction cross in reality?
Is that incoming I hear?
My kids have so many questions....Honestly, it makes me feel stupid.
ReplyDeleteHi Lorre, kids have so many questions it makes everyone feel stupid. They're smarties! You are not alone... ":)) ~R
DeleteEnjoyed your very interesting take on questioning..I often find myself guilty of over analyzing things. I love to question, which often means it may take me days to make a decision, unless it's based on pure trust. :)
ReplyDeletehi Olivia, thanks! I believe we all over-analyze at times, but asking questions is a wonderful thing even if it takes longer! Hm..I can see that pure trust could be very handy..":) Thanks for commenting! ~R
DeleteStopping by from the Challenge. Yours is one of the most interesting blogs I've visited.
ReplyDeleteHi Thelmaz, welcome to Incoming Bytes! I'm happy that you are enjoying this! Thank you for dropping in, I will visit your blog too! ~R
DeleteAnswers to questions often lead to more questions. It's a win for everyone!
ReplyDeletehi Storm, that is the idea. The more questions are asked, the better-the truth always comes out. Thank you for visiting! ~R
DeleteAh.....Question is my middle name...Curiosity and challenge run through my blood stream. I want to know everything, understand it all and use it for the good of all....I think most people would be questioners if they hadn't been brainwashed for their entire lives. I hope they have the willpower to fight to get it back....Thanks RK....VK
ReplyDeleteGreat observation, Vk, much willpower will be required to overcome the apathy that is so pervasive in our society. I think you're correct, most human beings are inherently curious and want to learn and understand what the real nature of humanity is. Clearly, the majority now has been affected negatively by brainwashing, corporate grooming, agenda-specific deviations of education or other means ---it will be a fight to return to 'normal'.
DeleteWe shall see a quantum shift to the real humanity--hopefully sooner than later. ":) ~R
My mom always told me to mind my own business and keep my mouth shut (probably because I asked too many questions, and some of them were awkward). As a result, I question EVERYTHING and have to experience things for myself. Sometimes it gets me into trouble. Other times it has enriched my life. Curiousity doesn't kill the cat. It makes him smarter :)
ReplyDeleteToo funny, Katley,I suspect that facet of childhood experience is far more common than we think. Curiosity is inherent in children because they are natural learners,and yes...sometimes they seem to ask too many questions. Questioning everything with the odd problematic situation is a natural result..but does enrich! Making the cat smarter is the name of the game--kudos to you for persisting! ":) ~R
DeleteHmmm...now I know why qat is allowed in Scrabble. I've played the word for years without bothering to find out what it actually means. Qat is also the name of a deity I've discovered on further google questioning, in case you too were wondering if this word has any other meanings. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, nice to see you! Exactly. See how valuable it is to ask questions? ":))
DeleteIt is interesting they would name a drug after a deity, I imagine it has to do with the interesting and perhaps 'heavenly health benefits' individuals may perceive when using it. I wonder if it makes one smile too, like your blog does. ":) Thank you for commenting! ~R
Great article! Interesting to say the least.
ReplyDeleteHi Akalinus! Nice to see you here! Thanks for such a great compliment! ":)
ReplyDeleteGreat Post Raymond,, Yes Question everything... I always add to various posts of mine," Believe not one word I say, go and seek the answers for yourselves"..
ReplyDeleteI have learnt that lesson well.. Ever since my Mother told me I was born under a Gooseberry bush and I stuck out my best friend at the age of 6 who said I had come from my Mothers Tummy..!... I said MY Mum tells the Truth..!... ;-) arrgh well... I was disappointed at an early age.. LOL.. But then again.. ~ I still believe in Fairies at the bottom of my garden.. :) Have a Great Weekend Raymond..
~ Sue
Hi Sue, I certainly would have to agree, that would be 'child chagrin never forgotten'..... I'm guessing that's one of the great lessons in life, the determination of the veracity our news sources...":) Other than that, I fully believe in not only seeking the answer for myself, but coming to my own conclusions--and I do know they're not always right-according to the 'normal answer'. We MUST learn to think for ourselves...and there are fairies at the bottom of your garden and a lot of other misunderstood things past, present and future,we already know that. Be fearless, question everything, and have a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for commenting! ~R
DeleteVery entertaining questions you posed! I love the stream of consciousness you present.
ReplyDeleteInterestinly enough, the title is nearly the same as my Q post last year, but a completely different take which is fascinating to see.
Great post.
Alana @ writercize.blogspot.com
Found you through a to z!
Hi, Alana, Welcome to Incoming Bytes! Thank you for the great compliment,much appreciated! I'm glad you enjoyed it. This is quite a challenge isn't it? I will be visiting you too! Thanks again! ~R
DeleteI like your take on Questions. I did the same topic, but of course, the two posts are worlds apart! I like your stream of questions.
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Thanks, Red! It's curious how differently people think about the same subject isn't it...":) ~R
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