Is Maturity About Perspective or Realizing Nothing Matters?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of maturity, exploring its definition, characteristics, and the contrasting perspectives on what constitutes maturity. Participants engage in a mix of humor, personal anecdotes, and philosophical reflections, touching on themes of responsibility, perspective, and the nature of immaturity.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the definition of maturity, suggesting it may involve being thoughtful, considerate, and accepting responsibility for one's actions.
  • Others engage in playful banter, using humor and anagrams to challenge the seriousness of the topic.
  • A participant argues that maturity involves rising above pettiness and gaining perspective, but warns that excessive perspective may lead to nihilistic realizations about existence.
  • Several posts reflect on childhood behaviors as indicators of immaturity, such as giggling at certain words or mocking peers.
  • One participant suggests that placing high value on winning may itself be a sign of immaturity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on what maturity entails, with no clear consensus reached. The discussion includes both serious reflections and humorous exchanges, indicating a mix of perspectives on the topic.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal interpretations of maturity, while others highlight cultural references and childhood experiences. The discussion remains open-ended with various interpretations of maturity presented.

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What is maturity?
 
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chound said:
What is maturity?

The opposite of tribdog, smurf, and I.
 
"Tits away, I'm hurt"

is an anagram of

"what is maturity?"
 
"My tits hurt, Waia" is also an anagram..
 
So is "what air is my tut?"
 
Oh grow up! Saying "t*ts" isn't big, and it isn't clever. Nobody is impressed with this kind of banter. Now if you were to say "jugs" a few times and swap the letters around a bit, that's an entirely different matter. Women will find you attractive and men will respect you. You may even find yourself in line for a Nobel prize, who knows?
 
I'm more mature than any of you immature people! NA-NI-NA-NI-NAH-NAH! :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
Maturity is not snickering and giggling whenever you hear the word 'booger' :biggrin:.
 
chound said:
What is maturity?

Being thoughtful and considerate, i.e. mindful.

Acting with due deliberation.

Accepting responsibility for one's actions and the consequences thereof.
 
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motai said:
Maturity is not snickering and giggling whenever you hear the word 'booger' :biggrin:.

:bugeye: teehehehehe! :bugeye:
 
  • #11
Remember in elementary school when someone was called to the office and everyone in the class said "ooooooooouuuuuhhhhh" and pointed towards the kid being called down? Yeah, that too.
 
  • #12
I'm mature. I am mature. I am mature. immature. I'm immature
 
  • #13
tribdog said:
I'm mature. I am mature. I am mature. immature. I'm immature

You're not just mature, you're Victor mature.
 
  • #14
the number 42 said:
You're not just mature, you're Victor mature.
I won? I'd like to thank everyone who voted and
 
  • #15
Won? Isn't placing so high a value on winning a sign of immaturity? :smile:
 
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motai said:
Remember in elementary school when someone was called to the office and everyone in the class said "ooooooooouuuuuhhhhh" and pointed towards the kid being called down? Yeah, that too.

we still did that in high school (we would have claimed out of humour) and probably would still do it now.
 
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motai said:
Remember in elementary school when someone was called to the office and everyone in the class said "ooooooooouuuuuhhhhh" and pointed towards the kid being called down? Yeah, that too.

All these years and you're still sore about us pointing at you and saying "ooooooooouuuuuhhhhh." Boy, you sure hold a grudge. :-p

You know you're mature when you find yourself rolling your eyes at people and muttering, "Oh, grow up." :rolleyes: :-p
 
  • #18
Moonbear said:
You know you're mature when you find yourself rolling your eyes at people and muttering, "Oh, grow up." :rolleyes: :-p

again, the opposite of tribdog, smurf, and I.
 
  • #19
chound said:
What is maturity?
I'm sorry, no idea what you're asking here... :biggrin:
 
  • #20
maturity is the abitily to rise above petty'ness' and fickle arguments and the ability to see a problem in perspective, but not too much perspective, or you'll end up realising that we are a tiny planet in a tiny solar system in a possibly bigger galaxy, in, depending on what you believe one of many universes... you then realize that nothing matters...
how i love sunday!
 

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