It's not natural!

[andrewducker]

In discussion with the statuesque Sana about drinking, the fact that it's assumed that people drink came up. Drinking is seen as something that you need an excuse not to do. It's become part of the natural order. Much like refined sugar - the first mass-production of refined sugar wasn't until 1872, but it's now almost impossible to buy anything without sugar in it and people assume that sugary foods are a necessary part of the normal diet. Which leaves me wondering - what other things are considered natural parts of human existence, but are anything but?

[Poll #128924]

Comments

[ex-digitalis869.livejournal.com]

Usually i'm not annoyed with a huge societal thing i wish people would question, but rather, with what various social groups refuse to question, or things they accept without a fight. People tend to follow status quo, or a strong personality or two, and it really bites my ass sometimes.

[blackmanxy.livejournal.com]

There's a whole lot more to my question than just "the need for privacy," but I'm too tired to go into any great depth right now. Maybe later.

[ex-digitalis869.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested in hearing an expansion on that. It sounds intriguing, and there are so many places you could go with that. I'd love to hear your viewpoint.

[andrewducker]

I'd be going over here. but I'm also intrigued as to where Mr Manx will go...