Re: THE LITTLETON/COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA - what caused 18 year old 'problem child' Eric Harris to act in this way?

Posted by Marcus on April 27, 1999 at 08:50:29:

In Reply to: Re: THE LITTLETON/COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA - what caused 18 year old 'problem child' Eric Harris to act in this way? posted by Jan den Breejen on April 27, 1999 at 02:18:24:

: I was thinking mainly about the situation in The Netherlands, where guns and even knives are forbidden in some cities; and we have not these USA kind of extreme agression, despite the fact that we are one of the most densely populated area's in the world. But the dutch culture is a mix of mainly E1(England)-E9 (Belgium)-E6(Germany) traits; and as such not so agressively competitive and exhibitionistically egocentric as the mainstream US culture (although all enneatypes are egocentric in the sense of the urge to satisfy THEIR need.) The USA culture is the most competitive in the world; and perhaps too competitive and too little altruistic. But I think that just like a personality is difficult to change; to change a culture is more so. I have a faint idea that with the growing complexity and connectedness of our society things are already changing. The E3 style of the 1980s and 1990s will get outdated in time; just like the E8 management style did after the middle ages because of the growing complexity of society. I saw our prime minister Kok in the USA side on side with Clinton; both E9's (just like Kohl was); I think this is a sign things are changing. Our Dutch economic system is based on compromise, mutual respect and tolerance and its working so good that it seems to become a model ('Poldermodel') for the world leader te learn from. Exciting subject; what will be the next cultural enneastyle? Today it seems still mainly E3-E7; with E7 increasing in importance? Could the growing importance of EQ (E2) also indicate a future softening of our society in the making?
: Jan

Jan,

I enjoyed your post and agree with most of what you said.

I was particularly interested in your comments concerning the Dutch economic system and the question of what our society is becoming(ennea-style).

I have read quite a bit concerning many European economic systems and admire those like the Netherland's and Switzerland's where a great deal of socialism is incorporated with capitalism. I believe that the U.S. should adopt more socilaism in its policies as there can be no balance without concern for both the individual and private enterprise and for society as a whole.

I believe you are correct in your assessment that the U.S. is still in what I'd call its free-wheeling teens--I believe that in time --as we mature--it will become more balanced economically and socially.

Next, regarding the future ennea-style of our society, I too, see a trend towards a 7 and 2--and considering the advances in science and technology, I believe a 5 will also be incorporated as reason will become more prevalent(this may still take quite a while).

I look forward to the changes myself!

Marcus

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• Dutch economics Corey 10:46:47 4/27/99 (3)
  • Re: Dutch economics Jan den Breejen 12:15:04 4/27/99 (2)
    • Re: Dutch economics Corey 13:13:52 4/27/99 (1)
      • Re: Dutch economics - we've changed Jan den Breejen 03:42:21 4/28/99 (0)

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