The past generation is responsible for today's obesity problem

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the perceived responsibility of the past generation for contemporary obesity issues, exploring themes of personal responsibility, cultural attitudes towards food, and the implications of societal norms. Participants share personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections, leading to a broader conversation about responsibility and ignorance.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration with cultural expectations around eating, noting that refusal to eat can lead to offense among family and friends.
  • One participant argues that gratitude should be shown for food, referencing children in need elsewhere as a counterpoint to complaints about eating habits.
  • Another participant suggests that personal responsibility is intertwined with broader societal issues, using oil dependency as an analogy for short-sightedness in decision-making.
  • Several posts reflect on the nature of responsibility, with some asserting that individuals must acknowledge their role in the consequences of their actions.
  • There are comments about the difficulty of engaging with complex philosophical ideas, with some participants expressing disinterest in deep discussions.
  • One participant shares their experience of growing up in a family that relied on traditional food-gathering methods, contrasting it with modern supermarket reliance.
  • Disagreement arises over the relevance of philosophical discussions to the original topic, with some participants feeling that the conversation has strayed from the initial focus on obesity and generational responsibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus, with multiple competing views on the nature of responsibility, the relevance of cultural attitudes towards food, and the appropriateness of philosophical discourse in the context of the original topic.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion or frustration with the direction of the conversation, indicating a lack of clarity in the discussion's focus. There are unresolved tensions between personal anecdotes and broader philosophical claims.

  • #31
except that I won't worry about it later. I've got plenty to eat
cheers simeanrot
 
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  • #32
I'm not stupid. Chinese kids only murder for clothes.

and americans only enslave for nikes.
 
  • #33
no we enslave for lots of stuff.
 
  • #34
tribdog said:
cheers simeanrot

name-calling.

hey! when is recess?
 
  • #35
I apologize I thought you were misspelling my name when you cheered turbo. I didn't realize you were talking to someone else
 
  • #36
tribdog said:
I apologize I thought you were misspelling my name when you cheered turbo. I didn't realize you were talking to someone else.

that's ok.

no we enslave for lots of stuff.

but, i don't think that many Africans would find this acceptable.

Actually... I'm pretty sure, they think it's a big deal.

now that i think about it. i remember it being pretty uncomfortable walking home, at times, when i was "the white dude".
 
  • #37
i am going to move this thread to the philosophy forum. ok?
 
  • #38
what about the person who started it? Does he have a say in the matter?
 
  • #39
tribdog said:
god dammit quit jumping in before me and putting posts when I'm answering a previous post. I'll tell you when I'm done then you can post. okay I'm done
:smile: That's like that time you kept flirting with Franz and insulting me because we were posting too quickly for you. :smile: (Yes, I'm still reading page 1 of this thread. :rolleyes:)
 
  • #40
And now I see there wasn't much point in reading beyond page 1. :rolleyes: What the heck are you guys babbling about?!
 
  • #41
Way to go tribdog, you've destroyed yet another thread. Right off the bat you completely change the subject, then start ridiculing anybody foolish enough to try to reason with you.

I'll just stay out of the general chat from now on since it means I won't have to deal with this crap.
 
  • #42
It's just tribdog's last attempt to hold on to the pink ribbon :)
 

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