The concept of competition is deeply ingrained in our everyday lives. We compete for jobs, at work, in our personal lives, with products and services, and so much more.
Businesses compete with other businesses for money, sales, clients, and attention. The same can be said for politicians who compete for votes and power.
Competition is a natural force in society that inspires people to do their best and to take notice. People pay more attention to what’s going on around them when there’s something worth fighting for.
Pessimists
People who focus on the forces in society that promote competition and change employ the pessimist archetype. People who employ this archetype believe that there is always a force pushing society down, making people feel less confident in themselves and their position in society.
They believe that there is always something changing that makes people feel less secure in their jobs, homes, and lives. These people do not trust others easily and tend to be very guarded.
Because they are so guarded, they do not allow others to get close to them which prevents them from having close relationships. This also makes it harder for them to connect with other people which results in loneliness.
They constantly worry about the future which only increases their feelings of insecurity and isolation. They are also very critical of others which only adds more people to their list of enemies.
Paranoia is also a common feeling for pessimists which only increases their feelings of insecurity.
Historians
A less common career path is that of the historian. Historians research past events, people, and places to create a historical account of things.
This can include past societies, events like wars, or even specific people like leaders or social movements. Historians study a wide range of topics, from how ancient civilizations functioned to the details of modern wars.
Like all researchers, historians use sources to find information about the past. These sources can be documents, artifacts, or conversations with people who were present during an event or period.
Historians organize their findings into an accurate and comprehensive narrative that can be distributed through various media channels. For example, a historian may compile an extensive book on the history of a particular place or people that explains their development over time.
He or she may also give public lectures about their research and findings. As with all career paths, there are many different specializations within the field of history.
Sociologists
The term sociologist is used to describe someone who studies and researches the interactions and patterns of society.
Sociologists study society as a whole, including social relationships, organizations, groups, and the like. They also study patterns of social inequality, such as class structure or race.
Like any academic discipline, sociology has its own theoretical frameworks that guide research. Some of these include symbolic interactionism, critical sociology, functionalism, and conflict theory.
Of these theories, conflict theory is perhaps the most well-known to non-sociologists. Conflict theory argues that society is structured around conflicts over power and resources that lead to social change. This theory is often associated with Marxist thought.
As with any area of academic study, sociology has its fair share of critics. Some argue that it focuses too much on society’s problems instead of promoting solutions. Others claim that it lacks scientific validity due to a lack of measurable data.
Biologists
A second group of people who employ the Bric hypothesis are biologists. Biologists are concerned with the study of living things, particularly organisms and their relationships with each other and their environments.
As humans increasingly rely on technology, from computers to machines, the need for scientists who specialize in the life sciences increases.
The growing field of molecular biology is one such area that needs professionals. Molecular biologists study the structure and function of molecules and pathways associated with life. This includes genes and how they function to create proteins that perform functions in cells.
Many jobs in biology require at least a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field, although some employers may accept a college degree in another area with appropriate coursework in biology. Most employers also require formal training through an apprenticeship or certification.
Psychologists
As society becomes more focused on the individual, the need for people to have a secure place to turn in a world where everything is changing seems to be diminishing.
This is not a positive shift. As mentioned before, individuals need help from other individuals to improve their life. This requires an investment of time and energy, which is only worthwhile if there is a return on investment.
The issue with this mentality is that it perpetuates a cycle of low self-esteem and insecurity. People feel like they have to be better than someone else in order to feel good about themselves. This constant competition reduces the amount of empathy individuals have for each other, and that’s not good for society as a whole.
Psychologists are once again calling for more emphasis on the importance of community and the need to help one another in order to promote psychological health. While this may sound counter-intuitive, it’s actually quite necessary at this point in time.
Economists
A second group of people who focus on the forces in society that promote competition and change employ economist theory. Economists study how money is earned, spent, and invested.
Their theories influence political policies, especially tax policies. Many governments rely on economists to set tax rates based on how much money they think people have and will earn in the future.
Because taxes reduce the amount of money people have and can spend, taxes can actually reduce the ability of a country to invest in infrastructure, education, or health care. Therefore, the most effective taxes are ones that reduce the amount of money people have but also improve social goods.
There are many different schools of thought within economics, each with their own theories about what influences human behavior regarding money. These include Neoclassical economics, Marxist economics (no wonder these two don’t get along), Behavioral economics, Institutional economics, and more.
Philosophers
Philosophers focus more on society as a whole, rather than the individuals that make up society. They study the larger forces in society that promote competition and change, and how those forces affect us as individuals.
These forces include social norms, public policy, and the overall culture of society. For example, the prevailing social norm is to be friendly, so most people are willing to at least try to be friendly to someone they don’t know.
However, if there was a widespread policy of disregarding other people and only focusing on oneself, then that would be the new norm. Furthermore, if the culture of society was one of meanness and competition, then people would be less likely to trust each other and work together.
Philosophers also explore fundamental questions about what it means to be a good person or have a good life.
Artists
The way to learn about the artist is to look at their work. The art speaks for itself, but also reveals the artist.
Artists are people who believe in self-expression. They believe that what comes out of them is a expression of who they are and what they believe.
They see the world in a different way than most people do, and this changes over time as their experience changes. This makes it hard to categorize them as only an artist or not an artist.
Many people have a creative side that can be tapped into, and even if you do not think you are artistic, you might be surprised at what comes out!
The way to employ the artists in society is to let them self-express through their craft. Let them bring what they bring to the table and support them in doing so.
