One discovery project came along - to find out what kind of 'angry bird' I am by answering a few quizz questions. The outcome - I am the Black Bird "Bomb" - who's modest, adaptable and loyal, a fighter for the little guys and with a strong sense of justice.My next discovery will be to be a different bird... after 30 seconds - and random responses, I was Red. The write-ups are all positive... hahaha!
Dawn on me as to whether such simple quizzes make us who we are - they certainly don't. And yet, why the draw to respond to such quizzes? My thinking is: it allows us to read good stuff about ourselves, and feel good. In fact, none of the birds, I reckon, has anything bad about them in the description.
Has the world been transformed to a place where we have to seek affirmation from the digital world? Are we unable to provide honest, yet positive feedback, in a sincere way, that is edifying to the hearers? Or perhaps we are too impatient to share the details; or too impatient to listen to the details. Maybe we just want to cut the chase and come down to three bullet points with no need for elaboration. Did we lose our ability to listen, think and digest and go indepth?
What turns out to be a fun, mindless activity is beginning to transform to something more grave with food for thought.... hmm... hmm....
