Structures

Structures are the invisible laws of the universe through which we function. They determine our potential and limits and influence thoughts and behaviors. A few examples include social expectations, brain capacity, and gravity. The following is an outline of categories, which (hopefully) describes every existing structure: genetic, social, physical, and interpersonal relationships. I may eventually combine them into two categories but for convenience and simplicity I’ve decided on four. The importance of looking at these structures is to get a deeper understanding of human potential and limitations. Categorizing structures also creates a better philosophical, sociological, and psychological insight into human nature.

Genetic Structure

Genetic structures includes all genetic traits, physical and mental, that are inherent at birth. One may choose to realize one’s own genetic potential or may have a genetic limitation.

Social (Institutional) Structure

Social structures include social expectations of frameworks such as the work place, church, schools, media, etc. The structures socialize the behavior the participant. An individual implicitly understands that there is a correct way to behave at church even though no formal instructions have been given. He or she naturally behaves within the framework. The determinant customs, taboos, and ethnocentrism of the laws and moral values are elements of the social framework of this type of structure, which vary from culture to culture.

Physical Structure

Physical Structures include environmental surroundings and the corresponding physical laws such as gravity, thermodynamics, and random chaos. They define physical limitations/potential such as the fact that a person can not walk through walls or may be physically incapable of understanding philosophical problems such as free will.

Interpersonal Structures

Interpersonal Structures include the intimate interactions of close proximity relationships such as family, friends, and acquaintances. The parameters of individual relationships are independently defined, i.e. the parent/child relationship differs from that of teacher/student relationship even though the relationship structures are similar.