Who Inspires You as a Role Model?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of role models, exploring who participants look up to and why. It includes a variety of perspectives, from personal inspirations to public figures, and touches on the implications of having role models.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for public figures such as Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Richard Feynman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Others mention personal connections, such as family members and teachers, as sources of inspiration.
  • A few participants question the value of having role models, suggesting that it implies a lack of self-worth or individuality.
  • Some express a preference for fictional characters or historical figures, citing their qualities or stories as inspirational.
  • There are humorous and light-hearted contributions regarding the physical attributes of role models, such as height.
  • Discussions about the qualifications of certain figures, like Tsoukalos, lead to corrections and clarifications about their educational backgrounds.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the value of role models, with some embracing the idea while others challenge it. There are multiple competing views regarding who qualifies as a role model and the implications of looking up to others.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal beliefs and experiences, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes a mix of serious and humorous tones, with varying degrees of respect for the figures mentioned.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in personal development, psychology, or the influence of public figures may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
Wow, that's crazy Om!
 
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  • #32
I look up to Conan the Barbarian. :) Seriously, I find Steve Jobs an inspiring person.
 
  • #33
airplanes
 
  • #34
StevieTNZ said:
It'd be interesting to see who people look up to.

I look up to Giorgio A. Tsoukalos. I wish I could do a PhD under his supervision.

I also look up to my 2004 and 2005 High School Classical Studies, and Computing, teachers.

:confused: Uh... what?

recent-giorgio-tsoukalos-300x225.jpg


On the up side, he has some epic hair.
 
  • #35
Astrum said:
On the up side, he has some epic hair.

Even if it was still the 80's he would be the extreme.
 
  • #36
Giorgio Tsoukalos has a PHD? I thought a PHD diploma would be too large to fit inside of a cereal box.
 
  • #37
Bacle2 said:
Giorgio Tsoukalos has a PHD? I thought a PHD diploma would be too large to fit inside of a cereal box.
No, he doesn't have a PhD.

Tsoukalos is a 1998 graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, with a bachelor's degree in sports information and communication.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgio_A._Tsoukalos
 
  • #39
Julio R said:
I guess they did not have a college of crackpot.
:-p
 
  • #40
Evo said:
Tsoukalos is a 1998 graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, with a bachelor's degree in sports information and communication.
Allow me to translate: entertainment and blather (caca).
 

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