After thinking about the dichotomy of real chronological aging versus fake Hollywood-induced aging, I had an uncomfortable feeling that humans have a lot in common with computers. I don't know a lot about computer technology, but some things are apparent even to me. For example, computers run with the guidance of default settings. Humans also have many default settings, and natural aging is one of them. But humans, being almost as smart as computers, are seeking ways to bypass this condition by means I shall later address. An explanation of default settings in computer terminology is the following: default settings, automatically provide certain information or guidelines or parameters for a certain program. The computer automatically uses these settings unless directed otherwise. Hmm, does't that sound familiar?
I would have to say that aging in the human body is dictated by a structured, and mysterious guideline of some sort. I would loosely consider this a "program" and we humans have been programmed by some outside force. We don't notice the changes at first, but soon enough we will see the degradation in the bathroom mirror that "nature" has inflicted. I would have to remind everyone, that no one ever wakes up in the morning and says to themselves: "I am feeling great, and I think it's time to change all that — maybe I should remind my body to start deteriorating a little more."
No, that seems to happen all by itself, and before you know it, you will be noticing the ravages of your default settings. There will be no body parts that are spared, and even the hidden internal organs will be forced to turn against you. You may not see the damage, but it's there. Most people take this aging with quiet determination, and find means to cope with this inevitable process. Along with the aches and pains, and sagging skin, there are some glaring, external symptoms that go hand in hand with aging. Women in their late sixties will suddenly acquire a passion for lime-green, polyester, elasticized pull-up pants with smart seams sewn down the front. Combining this with a red button-down polyester caridigan, will be the dress code of choice, when stepping out for a night of bingo with the girls. The elderly men will fare no better. Think of the comb over, mistakenly sported in order to disguise male pattern baldness. In addition to this, it is a known statistic that the older a man becomes, the higher his pants are hoisted up with the assistance of suspenders and a belt, giving him a look of a doddering Larry King. (No offense Larry).
Sadly, this is what the default setting does to a person. They really can't help themselves, for they have literally BEEN PROGRAMMED by someone or something.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment