Society Only By Name- Part Ten: Neutral Ones

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131) Thus far, the society of neutrality appears like a mere utopia, on par with every other idea commonplace in the pseudo-society. It is a solution which is not radical, and is a solution, so is ignored by both conservatives and radicals.

132) A growing movement of neutralists has been emerging for some time. They aim to move society forward to cater for all needs, without prejudice but without forced socialisation. They want a marriage between idealism and pragmatism.

133) There is no ideology for neutralism. There is none in particular, at least, but if a neutralist had to be defined or labelled under popular jargon, they would fit in comfortably under the centre-leftists. They oppose most right-wing ideologies in regards to nationalism, or status quo, but also see through the façade of the far-left. They recognise that their opinions are entirely the result of their perceptions, passed down from other perceptions. In other words, they know that they are human. They are happy nihilists, perhaps more absurdist in nature than that. They are becoming the new dregs.

134) They have the darling's charm and sharp tongue, except are not possessed by the selfish desire to be loved by faces without distinct features. The neutralists are willing to make art and make acquaintances with those who, whilst not necessarily agreeing with them, are subtle and have a thick enough skin to tolerate opinions

135) One may be excused from not listening to a neutralist. However, the neutralist should not be silenced because no-one agrees with them.

136) The neutralist does not see eye to eye with homophobes, racists, sexists or those who discriminate against another's social position. However, they accept and uphold their right to speak on these issues and espouse their rhetoric. It is thus inevitable that neutralists are accused of conforming to these ideas, by those who refuse to understand them. By only being aligned to their respective wills to power. their own minds, the neutralists are largely panned by the top end of the pseudo-society whilst defended by dregs and satirists.

137) Like atheists, neutralists are too loose a group for a study in specifics. It appears much easier to sum up the unknown under one moniker than it is to study the unknown.

138) Oh, you shiver in your shoes! Are you terrified at the sound of a changing society by eventuality as opposed to sudden, cut-throat transitioning? Or scared of change at all? Don't worry, there will be a place for you in the society of neutrality, as there always was.

139) They are not religious, but are not anti-religious. They are not particularly impressed by politics or certain ideologies, but will never annihilate them. Their only annihilation is the annihilation of false truths, of forced societies, of a social divide. No one is equal to the neutralist, but no one is different. There is only mere variation to them, which is not that noticeable. It is only with work that one finds themselves and finds others.

140) All we see so far, amongst the neutralists- in the context of the darlings, the dregs, the pop-culturalists, the satirists, the inclusive and exclusive, the post darlings, the religious and the hijackers- is an abyss. It is a dark void of uncertainty. It is not a perfect solution. However, perfection does not exist either, and the neutralists are the only promising future for any society. Beneath the darkness of the abyss one might see, orchids bloom. These orchids will bring together a new society.

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Love it. This is good. Not just good it's great. It tells about a society that is sort of similar to ours kind of. You develop a great model for society and I just love that. This is the first time I'm even reading this and it makes me want to go back and read the others. I gives anyone who reads it something to think about. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and I will be sure to go back and read the others. Fabulous job darling. You did so well with this and it makes and great story. I love how you try to solve every problem in society and it makes for an interesting story and I love the way you try to make a utopia but classically make a dystopia. This seems like you know what you're doing. Which I bet you really do and that makes me happy when people actually know their way around the place it is the best feeling to have when reading something. This is absolutely hands down one of the best things I've read this review day. It captures everything in a society that I would like to live in. The Best of wishes from me to you. Have a good review day. And keep on writing. This was a good one. :D

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Mea wrote a review · Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:45 am

And now we come to the conclusion of this journey. It's definitely been interesting, and it's given me things to think about, regardless of whether or not I agree with you.

Overall, I don't think this is a bad model for society. I think a lot of good could come of what you're proposing. I don't think it's really at all feasible, as it relies so much on people as a whole not being intolerant jerks. However, I also realize that you know that, and that's why you are simply pushing to support neutralists as a movement, in the hopes that over time it will build up to something like the "ideal."

Let me be clear: I don't think this is a perfect model. But I appreciate that it doesn't try to solve this at the government level - it doesn't say there should be such-and-such government reforms or that the government should stop so-and-so from doing whatever. I am a person who believes that it is much better to try to change society by changing people's minds and hearts, rather then changing the government. Because, in truth, if we were all perfect people, there wouldn't really need to be a government except for organization purposes. Thus, I appreciate that your suggestions here are largely based on everyone being a lot more tolerant and, well, sensible. Even if I don't think it's feasible.

This is a solid conclusion writing-wise. I have little to nitpick.

#138 - This feels too far out of the normal tone, not to mention condescending. I feel like you could make the point that in the society of neutrality there is room for all in a better way then that.

#139-

No one is equal to the neutralist, but no one is different.

I find this a surprising statement. If no one is different to them, then how are they not equal? Please, elaborate. Also, when you say there is "mere variation" between them - I feel like your trying to say that they have the same philosophies regardless of their external personality characteristics or their features, but you wind up making it sound like they are all practically clones and their differences are unimportant. Also, the last sentence didn't make very much sense - "themselves" isn't grammatically correct.

It would also be nice to hear more about this "dark void of uncertainty," - why it is there, and why it makes the solution imperfect.

Something I've been meaning to say in previous parts, but always forgot, is that I feel this is a little bit incomplete. Specifically, you talk about the darlings, the dregs, the pop-culturalists, and the satirists, but those are the only classes you speak of. Surely those don't make up the entirety of the population. What about the average psuedo-society member - not an outcast, but blind absorber of what the darlings, pop-culturalists, and satirists put forth? What about the politicians (although I guess they'd be darlings), the business-owners, and others? I feel that this is not a comprehensive overview of the psuedo-society. I don't think you intended it to be, but you may wish to actually state that these aren't the only categories of people.

And I find I have little else to say. I can't say I subscribe to this philosophy as put forth, because I find it difficult to say I ever subscribe to any one philosophy. However, I have immense respect for you for what you have achieved here - a model of society as complete, insightful and logical as this is rare, and surprisingly untainted by emotion and devoid of guilt-tripping and the typical rhetoric about "rights" that focuses on legislating its way into society. This has been a fascinating read and a pleasure to study and review. I can't help but wonder what you will do next.



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