Lisa Jo Rudy MDiv Blog Discussion - Human Nature Forum

Metacognition: Thinking About Thinking

Lisa Jo Rudy — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:44:06 +0000

Humans may not be the only animals that think about thinking--but they are probably the ONLY animals that overthink! Does metacognition help you or get in your way?

Barbie and the Impossible Dream

Lisa Jo Rudy — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:46:15 +0000

Is the impossible dream of female (and male) perfection part of human nature? Do we have the ability to step away from expectations and just "be ourselves?" Or is stepping away just another reflection of the impossibility of achieving the human ideal?

Choosing Not to Reproduce

Lisa Jo Rudy — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:50:32 +0000

Is reproduction really the purpose of human life? Why is there so much prejudice against those who choose not to reproduce? Share your thoughts!

What Makes Us All Uniquely Human?

Lisa Jo Rudy — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:16:49 +0000

Outside of our human genome, is there anything at all that we ALL share as humans but DON'T share with other animals? I argue that the answer is NO. What's your take?

Is there such a thing as a "normal" human being?

Lisa Jo Rudy — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:14:48 +0000

Human behavior changes radically based on context, culture, and age. And every historical period has had different expectations for human behavior. Given the flexibility of the concept of "normal," do you believe there is such as thing as a "normal" human being?

Is Equality Natural to Human Beings?

Lisa Jo Rudy — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:01:23 +0000

Is inequality simply part of human nature--a reality against which it is pointless to struggle? Or do we have it within ourselves to create a society of equals that is neither built on others' destruction nor liable to be undermined from the inside?

Are Gender Behaviors "Baked Into" Human Nature?

Lisa Jo Rudy — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:12:19 +0000

Is there such a thing as "natural" male and female behavior? Or are all gendered behaviors culturally imposed? Share your perspective!

What's your perspective on human nature and gender?

Lisa Jo Rudy — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:49:16 +0000

Can we make any assumptions about individuals based on their biological sex, gender, or sexuality? Should we all just be "theys" rather than he's and she's? Please share your thoughts!