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Strange questions that humans have not yet found an answer for!

We all have a unique course of action through out our day. Many of the conversation along with our friends or some that we hear from others talking at times surprise us and gets our brain thinking, but only to later ignore saying this might be beyond human reach. Have you come across any such question through your brain or from others which you think humans have not yet explored or researched or any unanswerable question?

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    Elizabeth Gu 30+

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    Aug 4 2012: We sometimes ask, "Why me?"
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      Debra Smith 200+

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      Aug 5 2012: Yes Elizabeth, I remember doing exactly that for one afternoon after I got a terrible diagnosis. I was angry as could be for a few hours and stomped around my bedroom in a tiff (I intentionally self isolated knowing my own state) and soon my own subconscious challenged me with something like
      'Why not you? Who would you rather had this?"
      For me. it was enough. I had no more need to ask that question and dealt better with my circumstance and actually survived against the odds.
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        Elizabeth Gu 30+

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        Aug 6 2012: Impressive...
        Btw, "Why me?" implies a lot of things.
        “Why me?” may sound sulky and a bit pessimistic, but once you ask yourself "Why me?" later, you will realize there's no answer for it. And you might say, "In hindsight, it was....."

        We can't answer this question because there's no certain answer.
        As time goes by, you may still not understand, but you will realize the question is in itself also one of the meaningful parts of your life. Even if it's unanswerable, you can't help admitting that 'these things can happen to me.'

        IMHO, "Why me?" sure be strange question that humans have not yet found an answer for, and also, don't need to find an answer for.
        P.S. Always appreciate your sincere replies….. :)
        Warm Regards~
        Elizabeth

    • Rhona Pavis 50+

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      Aug 5 2012: "Why me?" This is a perfect example of why I believe questions are not a good way of using our language to acquire or transmit valuable information.

      • Barry Palmer 50+

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        Aug 5 2012: Hi Rhona,

        First, do not take this as an argument or even disagreement, just an observation.

        IMO, Questions can be more powerful than statements because they more quickly engage our minds and make us think. Like everything powerful, they must be used appropriately.

        • Rhona Pavis 50+

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          Aug 5 2012: Barry, what you say is worth contemplating.....and I will do that. I agree about the power. I wonder if you consider where in the person asking the question the question comes from. I realize that everyone in the world except me thinks questions are okay and even good.

      • Barry Palmer 50+

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        Aug 6 2012: Hi Rhona,

        " I wonder if you consider where in the person asking the question the question comes from"

        I never have, but I will now. Thank you for your wonderful contributions. This is what I am looking for at TED, ideas that I have never considered before.

    • Juniper Blue 10+

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      Aug 7 2012: Hi Elizabeth!

      Should we consider the question "Why NOT me" more often??
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        Elizabeth Gu 30+

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        Aug 7 2012: Hmm.. sounds interesting... and also makes sense :)
        What do you think?

        • Juniper Blue 10+

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          Aug 8 2012: I think that it is good to ask questions as long as we are able to avoid fixating on needing an answer. I do like the "Why NOT Me" question .. because like the "Why Me" question, it can go in many directions. For instance, we may be inspired to do more with our lives if we are willing to consider possibilites or opportunties that we might assume are reserved for others who are percieved as more capable,attractive, affluent, intelligent .. or even more suited based on gender etc.( Whatever.) Conversely, we may also realize that life is not so much "unfair" but random in many ways when we consider our challenges
          or "misfortunes." Also, best of all , the question "Why Me" and "Why Not Me" can counter

          the common tendency to feel "Poor me."


          So .. I am walking down the street ... a potted
          plant falls off a balcony and hits me in the head, I end up in the hospital and ask "Why
          Me!!" I start to feel "Poor Me" Then, I hear news of some very unlucky person who had a piano fall on their head and did not survive. By this, I am inspired to do something to help others who have been struck by falling objects "Why NOT me??" :o) What do you think!!
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        Elizabeth Gu 30+

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        Aug 9 2012: Hola, Juniper :)

        "I think that it is good to ask questions as long as we are able to avoid fixating on needing an answer."------------------- totally agree :)

        "Also, best of all , the question "Why Me" and "Why Not Me" can counter

        the common tendency to feel "Poor me." "

        Also, those two questions give you the source of negativity at first, and then, your vulnerable attitude leads you to be insightful, creative, courageous, and also grateful.

        I appreciate your idea :D
        Inspiring ..

        Best,
        Elizabeth

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