The author states we are copycats, agree or disagree?

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 22 May 2021, 17:20

RHD wrote: ↑22 May 2021, 12:25 Generally, this might be true. Still, a small percentage is still authentic and unique. We all have unique personalities, talents and capabilities. Sometimes the same aspects are similar to those of others. This might be confused with copying. Sometimes two might be doing the same thing well, not because one copied the other, but because both are good at the same thing. However, a substantial part of humanity just copy what the successful people at the time are doing.

I would agree with this. I do agree that we bring our own unique talents and abilities to each situation. Other times it is easier to copy what someone else has done instead of reinventing the wheel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 22 May 2021, 17:21

kridz21 wrote: ↑22 May 2021, 12:34 I somewhat agree. People can copy others subconsciously and use the ideas and methods of others they respect in the hope that it will make them more successful, so in that way, humans are copycats. But we're not really copying, just deriving ideas from a source that we've learned to trust and respect, which is most often other humans.

I see it both ways as well. Sometimes we are copying what others have done, especially if they have been successful. Other times we are doing our own thing with no thoughts of copying others. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Wildflowertheorist · Post by **Wildflowertheorist** » 22 May 2021, 22:49

I would say that impartially agree to this. We are copycats for things which work or we think would work.
It's normal to replicate behaviour that brings satisfactory results. It's human nature but we're also quick to discontinue behaviour that doesn't work for us (if we realize that).

yomide · Post by **yomide** » 23 May 2021, 00:08

I'll have to agree to disagree. I believe everyone is a. copycat, however, you can't really say copycat as everyone always modifies that which they copied and you can only say copycat when they do the exact same thing. As everyone knows, no two people are exactly the same time, no matter how I look at it, everyone can't be one. of both; that is, we are all a copycat just as we aren't.

DeeFadzyie · Post by **DeeFadzyie** » 23 May 2021, 02:12

I do believe that we are copycats to some extent. We're always looking for the winning formula and applying it though we might add our own twist. Our strategies are now centred on what worked for others before.

Dzejn_Crvena · Post by **Dzejn_Crvena** » 23 May 2021, 11:36

I have to partially agree with that. It's not only success that everyone wants to copy from someone.
This is not only about appearance and superficial level, it's also about behavior and personality as well.
Is that human nature? Or are we conditioned to do so?
For the most part of our lives, we spend it by trying to fit into society, to be accepted, and gain recognition.
We are conditioned to follow an example or be an example in return.
Despite that, someone considered "weird" will defy the odds of "normality".

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 23 May 2021, 14:14

Wildflowertheorist wrote: ↑22 May 2021, 22:49 I would say that impartially agree to this. We are copycats for things which work or we think would work.
It's normal to replicate behaviour that brings satisfactory results. It's human nature but we're also quick to discontinue behaviour that doesn't work for us (if we realize that).

I agree. If we are copying someone else and it is not working out for us, the smart thing to do would be to stop and try something else. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Fleurine_t92 · Post by **Fleurine_t92** » 24 May 2021, 01:36

I disagree with this thought. We are unique but ordinary. We came in life and live as we like. Sometimes we may simply chose the paths like others but it doesn't mean we are copycat. It just nonsense.

Jessica045 · Post by **Jessica045** » 24 May 2021, 04:35

I agree with the author. We, humans tend to get jealous of others success and then change into their style to try to be like them. This is however good because at times we need motivation from other people's lives to be successful individuals ourselves.

Gabby S14 · Post by **Gabby S14** » 24 May 2021, 12:42

I can relate to this quote. I feel most comfortable taking the following role rather than leading the charge. I look to others a lot for inspiration and motivation. Usually, this is helpful and harmless, but I do sometimes fall into the habit of copying someone else's footsteps rather than deviating onto my own path. It takes conscious awareness and a drive to see yourself thrive on your own. It can be scary at times, but I feel that I've found ways in which I can be a wonderful leader when I believe in myself and my original ideas.

Pallavi Lakra · Post by **Pallavi Lakra** » 24 May 2021, 13:58

There is some degree to absolute truth to this. But very often with time we realise that the path a certain successful person took doesn't align with our set of beliefs and eventually we find our own way to go about, still taking motivation from that successful person.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 24 May 2021, 15:11

Fleurine_t92 wrote: ↑24 May 2021, 01:36 I disagree with this thought. We are unique but ordinary. We came in life and live as we like. Sometimes we may simply chose the paths like others but it doesn't mean we are copycat. It just nonsense.

I see it both ways. Someone commented that we are using what was created before us and expanding on it, so essentially copying what has already been done. I do not see myself as a copycat, but something I WILL go and see what someone in a similar field is doing and mimic parts of it...so at times I can be a copycat. I think we will always bring our own unique personalities and attributes, but at times we are copycats. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 24 May 2021, 15:14

yomide wrote: ↑23 May 2021, 00:08 I'll have to agree to disagree. I believe everyone is a. copycat, however, you can't really say copycat as everyone always modifies that which they copied and you can only say copycat when they do the exact same thing. As everyone knows, no two people are exactly the same time, no matter how I look at it, everyone can't be one. of both; that is, we are all a copycat just as we aren't.

I love how you explained that and it makes perfect sense, in a weird kind of way. I think there are situations where we can be complete copycats, but I also agree that we are always going to bring something unique to the table, as we are all different. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 24 May 2021, 15:16

DeeFadzyie wrote: ↑23 May 2021, 02:12 I do believe that we are copycats to some extent. We're always looking for the winning formula and applying it though we might add our own twist. Our strategies are now centred on what worked for others before.

I agree as well, but check out the comment above, I think it has validity as well. I do not think we necessarily intend to be copycats, but I think that is part of human nature. However, we will bring our own uniqueness to a given situation. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 24 May 2021, 15:20

Dzejn_Crvena wrote: ↑23 May 2021, 11:36 I have to partially agree with that. It's not only success that everyone wants to copy from someone.
This is not only about appearance and superficial level, it's also about behavior and personality as well.
Is that human nature? Or are we conditioned to do so?
For the most part of our lives, we spend it by trying to fit into society, to be accepted, and gain recognition.
We are conditioned to follow an example or be an example in return.
Despite that, someone considered "weird" will defy the odds of "normality".

I agree that there are some that want to copy others on an appearance and superficial level. I think we are partially conditioned to be copycats. We teach our babies/children to mimic us in speech and while teaching them to eat, read, and write. So it is a learned behavior from an early age. I think as we mature and get older it is less taught and more intentional for some. Thank you for sharing your perspective.