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Module #1 Humans in Society+ Deviants: Who are outsiders and what are objective facts about being a thriving human?

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Module #1 Humans in Society+ Deviants: Who are outsiders and what are objective facts about being a thriving human?

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The 'medicalization of life' refers to relying on medical care for natural things.

The 'medicalization of 'is treating, isolating, shaming, or correcting deviant behavior that may not be one objectively bad thing.

Illness is when we have negative judgments about things we observe physically.

Illness is a disease that we do not want, but if you get a medical diagnosis - like ADHD in the past - people can see you as a different (deviant).

A disease or illness is not natural or rare, but we want to change it, like obesity physically.

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The difference between deviance and deviant is:

Deviance: does a person's behavior create a social category - is universal and relative, meaning it is contextual and cultural

Deviant: is the act that the person does.

If society says that doing something is out of the normal and you do it, you become a deviant person.

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If you are more powerful, they are more powerful and deviant than the less powerful ones. The higher class has more probability of defining deviance and saying that acting that way is strange, so in this context, the lower class will appear more deviant.

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DEVIANCE DEFINITION:

"Deviance is a social definition, deviance... the social judgment of that behavior. In short, it is not the act but the definition that makes something deviant."

POWER:

"Defining and sanctioning deviance involves power. In general, influential people and groups can establish... lower classes (perhaps that is one reason why so much deviance is found among lower classes)."

MEDICALIZATION:

"In all instances, medical solutions are being sought for a variety of deviant behaviors or conditions. We call this "the medicalization of deviance" and suggest this... deviant behavior is the central concern of our analysis."

ILLNESS:

"Illness is the presence of disease in an organism... include undiscovered diseases or organ changes that may be adaptations to an environment."

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When talking about deviance, people can see different things, such as what a person does can be deviant for me but not for my friend. When we talk about the movie, the family has different customs, and my family has others.

In the film, the father wants their children to learn how to live in the wild, and I can't imagine doing something like that, but in reality, it is normal.

I think that device is much more than universal, but yes, it is for groups that feel the same way.

Medicalization is a part of what people think, such as obesity; nowadays, we see it as a disease, but in the past, people didn't feel like that; they used to believe that it was normal and that you are rich because you have money to buy food. So, time can change how society sees deviance.

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I can connect with the book "FEED" because, in the feed, we can see that everyone has fed, and those who don't are really strange (they would be considered deviant). Violet got her feed later, so she learned how to read, write, etc., and almost everyone doesn't do that. Also, Violet acts strange most of the time like sometimes she doesn't feel her leg, others she is shouting, with no way to stop, and her friends act strange around her because they aren't custom to that, and society, "said" that being like her is deviant.

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When thinking about how society views the "right way" to educate kids- does my experience at Avenues mirror that in some way?

I feel that my experience at Avenues has the "right way" because Avenues lets the students go after what they don't understand and lets them be independent to do what they need to accomplish, meaning that we are students learn from what we go after, by researching, asking questions, and doing homework.

Do you think your college experience will relate to what YOU believe is "real knowledge"?

I hope that my college experience will relate to what I believe: trying, asking questions, and pursuing what you don't understand.

Do you believe society gives you what you need to thrive? Are you an outsider?

Society can help us grow by providing support like education and opportunities, but it does not always give us what we need. I don't feel like an outsider, but if so, it is because I wouldn't fit in my group and would feel misunderstood by others around me.

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Reflection about the movie + Take aways from the discussion

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Reflection about the movie + Take aways from the discussion

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Because they live in the forest—because they don't have a lot of communication with society—because the kids are homeschooled—The purpose it could serve to society to make the family crazy is because the kids don't know much about technology and have different customs than society expects, such as hunting, climbing in the rain, etc.

He taught his children to read every night and have fun other than using technology.

He wanted to teach his children that they have no resources in the wild and must learn to live with the pain.

The kids' homeschooling was good for them because they could learn faster and better and memorize things, but they didn't know how to act around other people.

The idea of medicalization in the text that we read and the movie is that we can see that the father is against going to the hospital. After all, he says that it would make their children weak and spoiled. So, if they had anything, it would mean that they needed to go to the hospital, and he didn't want that. In a part of the movie, the kid asks where her mother is. The father says that she is in the hospital, and then the kid asks if that isn't the place where people go if they want to die. This can connect to what you said.

After the discussion, I feel more sure that the family isn't deviant to them, but to others, they are. The topics discussed were medicalization, whether the family is deviant or not, connecting to the past, school, etc. All these topics showed me that the family acted in some ways that we would disagree on, but they were happy and liked how they lived.

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Connection with Ms. Figueiredo class with my past class

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Connection with Ms. Figueiredo class with my past class

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I feel that all of this post can connect to Ms. Figueiredo's class because it is what we learned, about deviance, the movie, and how they connect to each other. And how to philosofy devience of humans.

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What it means to be be human collectively and individually 

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What it means to be be human collectively and individually 

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Being human collectively means we share feelings, thoughts, and experiences with each other, while individually, it means having our own unique thoughts, feelings, and actions that make us who we are.

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Module #2 Humans Free from Society  : Why do some people feel more free away from society? Does running away from society make us closer or further from our "human nature?"How does nature feed our spiritual needs?

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Module #2 Humans Free from Society  : Why do some people feel more free away from society? Does running away from society make us closer or further from our "human nature?"How does nature feed our spiritual needs?

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Jon Krakauer

Escapism and Idealism: McCandless's rejection of society, his desire to escape the "real world," and his expectation of what will happen suggest that he seeks something closer to nature and himself.

Spirit of Adventure: McCandless looks for adventure by going out into the wild with nothing to help him survive. He never gets attached to anyone during his journey and has discovered new things about himself. The way he is exploring this isn't 'normal' in society's eyes, but people are impressed by his determination to learn new things and finish his journey. Throughout the book, we can see that Chris is inspired by two literary figures, Jack London and Henry David Thoreau, who share the same opinion.

Self-Discovery and Identity: McCandless seeks self-discovery and identity. We can see that he changes his name (his persona) to "Alexander Supertramp." It seems he wants to forget the past that, like Chris McCandless, never existed.

Nature vs. Society: There is a contrast between the natural world and human society. There is tension between living authentically in nature (not following laws, not being content with people, starving, etc.) and social life's responsibilities and control (the opposite).

Family Dynamics: Krakauer shows McCandless's family background, relationships, and the impact of his troubled family dynamics. From my interpretation, he shows how this dynamic impacted his decisions and with people he met during his journey, such as Ron Franz.

Henry David Thoreau

Individualism: Thoreau was a leading figure who emphasized the importance of individualism, self-reliance, and a connection with nature. McCandless's rejection of societal norms and the quest for a simpler, more authentic existence in the wilderness resound with Thoreau's ideas.

Critique of Materialism: Both Thoreau and McCandless criticized society's materialism and consumerism. Thoreau was against the government laws and how they worked; he thought having them was a way to control society. He said, "We all need to be men first before becoming objects." This shows how he thought the government-controlled us. We can't do anything about it; only some laws favor all people. If we are straightforward, we can act on it and don't need to use the law. This is exactly what McCandless thought: he didn't care about government rules and what society would think about him; he was following his conscience.

When Thoreau went to jail, he discovered new things about his neighbor. From what I understand, he started viewing things differently and stopped judging people before knowing them and hearing their stories.

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In Thoreau's text, it talks about why it's okay to disobey certain laws if you think they're unfair. Thoreau believed that sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe in, even if it means breaking the laws. Thoreau believed in following your conscience, and if it means going against the government, you can do it.

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I feel that the meaning of life is about figuring out why we're here and what we're supposed to do, but some people can think that the meaning of life comes from religion or spirituality, believing that there's a higher purpose or plan for each person. It's a personal thing, so everyone might have a different answer.

When looking as McCandless I feel that solitude can help us find meaning of life. I feel that when you are alone you can understand things about yourself, make questions about life, and see what truly matters to you.

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I feel that values are the things that you believe is important. It can help us make decisions, treat others the way we want to be treated, and find things we truly like.

When you are alone you can take time and reflect on what is important to you, what are the things you value the most. It's like having a quiet moment to check in with yourself and make sure you're staying true to what you believe in. When I looked at McCandless I saw that his values are conpletely different from mine. His goals are something he values. It is what is important to him, and eventhough he passes through though times the value that he wants is the learning and to compleat his goal.

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Truth is about being honest and not making up stories or pretending things are different from how they actually are. When you tell the truth, you're being real to yourself and the other. Being truthful helps build trust with others and keeps things clear and straightforward.

When you are alone, you can give a chance to be honest to yourself. It's like having a quiet conversation with yourself to figure out what's right and what's not. It could help you listen to your thoughts and feelings without any distractions. Connecting to McCandless I feel that when he was alone in the wild he could discover new things about him, understand what truly matters and be truthful to himself.

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1. According to Chris's experiences in the wild, is solitude essential for self-discovery? If yes, why do you think so?

2. What do you think it would happen if Thoreau protested nowadays? (protest of not paying taxes)

3. When looking at Thoreau and Chris opinion on the government, do you believe the government gives us what we need to thrive?

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Everyone is unique, with their likes, dislikes, and ideas. Your individuality makes you who you are. Embracing what makes you unique can help you feel confident and happy. So, for me, individuality makes people who they are and makes them have different opinions of things and do things in a way they can understand. However, society can take away a bit of each person's uniqueness because society has its pattern. It can be fashion, learning, etc., so it is essential to remember what makes you happy and unique.

McCandless has his way of thinking. He went to the wild with a determination to go to Alaska. Through it, he passed through tough times, such as starving. However, his determination and hard work were something he had inside. He didn't like how society and government worked, so he made a way out of it, which made him unique.

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Individual thinking is when your brain processes different information in your way. You can have different opinions, do things your way, etc. It makes you different from others and makes you unique. However, having individual thinking can make you deviant because you can like things that society thinks are strange, but I feel that it is important to remember your values.

Looking at McCandless, his thinking and actions are deviant in society's eyes because he left it and started living another life. Normally, the goal we see is to make a lot of money, have leisure, etc., but his goals and determination throughout his journey are odd because Chris had all of that, and he still gave it all up to live in the wild. How he thought living there would help him find himself would be 'better' is abnormal.

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My opinion about our relationship to communities and government, rules,  and families 

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My opinion about our relationship to communities and government, rules,  and families 

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Communities: For me, communities are the group that support each other, share ideas, and make your day better. It is like a big family, but for me, it is just a lot of friends sharing the same experiences and helping each other grow.

Government and Rules: When I think of government, the first thing that comes to mind is the rules (laws) that they put in place for the city. It is essential to have rules so everyone will be safe and treated fairly. However, not all rules apply to everyone, so people can question them and fight to change if they are unfair. I feel that rules are there for a reason and must be followed.

Families: Families are with you for your entire life, passing through good and bad times by your side. They teach you to love, support you, and teach you responsibility. You can learn a lot by being with your family, as you would learn in a community. Family is where we feel safe and cared for and discover essential values like honesty, respect, and kindness.

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I feel that this module can connect to the first module because, in the book, we can see a lot of similar things with Chris and the family in the movie; one example is that they hunt for their food; they don't care what they government says that they can or can't do, and we can see how society views them as deviant people.

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Real human nature is when people's behavior and thinking aren't influenced by society's rules and government laws. It's the way humans act and feel when they're being themselves without trying to be someone they're not.

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Take aways from the discussion + reflection

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Take aways from the discussion + reflection

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If you are rebelling, you are escaping the norms of society. When rebelling, you can break laws and make people see you as a strange person (deviant).

Independence is good for humans because it can let them grow and see the world with different eyes, but we have rules (laws) that can impede us from doing something. Going with this logic, we can look at Thoreau because he does not favor the government and how laws work. He says that you have a consciousness and you can do anything.

Humankind doesn't need deviance, but we create it; if we normalize everything, someone will look at something that never happened and see it as strange, and that is when deviance comes in.

Humans need to take risks in life, but not by doing something so out of the ordinary, like Chris going to live in the wild. We always need to get out of our patterns, like the bubble we live in, and experience new things.

If you do something extreme, you will go to jail. If we look at Chris and Thoreau, we can see how both didn't agree with laws and government, and both ended up in jail (not for a long time), but laws are there to follow so society doesn't explode, but according to them is just something that makes us all be in a bubble.

Chris Mc Candless had been a cult icon for many people because he came from a wealthy family, and still could leave everything behind to live in the wild with anything, like food, to help him survive. He didn't believe in how the government worked. In this, I can connect with the book FEED because Violet didn't believe in how the government worked and how they controlled everyone through the feed. This shows how both want to be free and have free will. One quote I got from the book is when Galian asks Chris how he will find food, and Chris answers that he is going to kill, but Chris doesn't have any hunting certification, and he could go to jail for doing that, but he doesn't mind. This quote is right in the bigging of the book (page 6), and soon in the book, we can already see how he works.

"Gallien asked whether he had a hunting license. "Hell, no," Alex scoffed. "How I feed myself is none of the government's business. Fuck their stupid rules."

For me, seeing people as passionate about their convictions and beliefs about the world isn't unusual, but I can understand that it can be for others. If we use Chris as an example, he left everything behind to do something out of the normal, has no contact with his family, etc. Even though Chris met people throughout his his journey, he never got attached, maybe was because he was scared, or because of his child hood, and that could affect him on his decision. Page 81.

"His son's disappearance scared and chastened him."

After the discussion, I am still thinking about how people follow societal expectations, being afraid of the consequences, such as being arrested if they deviate. But at the same time, I feel that when reading "Into the Wild" and Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience,"  everyone is in the same pattern (doing the same things). It appears that stepping outside the norms feels strange (is like experimenting with new things, but in this case, doing something exaggerated), but doing so, people (society) will judge you, but if you believe that that change will help you, then do it (like Chris did, but on his case, he went to live in the wild with nothing to help him survive, and didn't care what the government said). So, I feel that change is a big thing, and everyone around you will judge, but if you believe you can do it, go for it.

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I can connect feed to the book because we can see that neither Violet and McCandless agree with the government, and both suffer in the end and die. I feel that this shows how people see them and deviant and how doing this such as (in feed) knowing who to read and write and (into the wild) escaping society is strange. Both look bad, and end up dead because they sayid and did things that they believed in (no one killed them, they just died).

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Solitude means being away from others. It's like having quiet time just for yourself, away from the the world. It can help you reflect on life, make decision, etc. When thinkng of McCandless he went to the wild and through is journey he descovered things about himself, and how he work. I feel that he could decover a new passion, something he values the most.

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THOREAU IDEAS:

"I think that we should all be men and subjects afterward."

"I could not help being struck with the foolishness… following them out again without delay."

CHRIS PERSPECTIVE:

"I'd like to repeat the advice that I gave you before, in that I think you really should make a radical change in your lifestyle and begin to boldly do things which you may previously never have thought of doing, or been too hesitant to attempt. So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality, nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future." - chapter six

CHRIS HARD WORK:

"He was the hardest worker I've ever seen. Didn't matter what it was, he'd do it: hard physical labor, mucking rotten grain and dead rats out of the bottom of the hole—jobs where you'd get so damn dirty you couldn't even tell what you looked like at the end of the day. And he never quit in the middle of something. If he started a job, he'd finish it. It was almost like a moral thing for him. He was what you'd call extremely ethical. He set pretty high standards for himself." - chapter three

CHRIS STRUGGLES:

"And he was big-time hungry. Hungry, hungry,hungry" - chapter four