Can we always have doubt? This question was recently discussed when discussing von Glasersfeld and radical contructvisim. I believe that yes, we can always have doubt. People doubt the unknown. It is inevitable. However, the more important question is how much power/control does doubt have on us? Is doubt something we should worry about or is it normal?
The situation of being in a car accident was brought up. For example, my car has been hit by another car twice in the exact same spot. So should I doubt that I can drive through that intersection without being hit? Yes, I should doubt it to an extent (which I do). I know how easily it can happen. It makes me fully aware of my surroundings when driving there. However, should I let the doubt control my life?
No, I believe letting doubt control me is ridiculous. Right after being hit by the car, I do understand. Although I believe as time goes on, so does the doubt. The doubt lessens in my mind and makes me more comfortable driving in that area.
I believe that doubt should not control your life. Yes, it is okay to doubt things. I believe that at one time or another, everyone doubts something. However, I doubt think it should be such a major factor in someone's life that it changes their lifestyle. The key to having doubt is being able to control it and not let it overpower your life.
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Sometimes, though, isn't something like a cr accident so traumatizing that the doubt controls you wheter you like it or not?
-nikki
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