Hyperstimulated Sensitivity.

One of the phrases that Habermas uses that we discussed in class is the term “hyper stimulated sensitivity.” I really like this phrase because it really does describe how our world today is so faced pace and we are always go, go, go that we never get to actually sit down and really look at our everyday life. I think sensitivity is all of the things we are told to censor, and just not talk about because popular belief tells us not to. Habermas says we are subjected to a “hyper stimulated” sensitivity because in our world the main goal is be authentic, have your own self-experience, but almost do this within limits and with morals. We referred to this in class as being “politically correct.” Being a senior in college now and trying to figure out what to do with my life I see what he is talking about. We are always told to explore our interests and find out what’s best and makes us happy in college, but do it within reason. Find out what kind of job you would want to take, but make sure its something you will be able to support yourself on. Things like these are almost societal standards, or “sensitivity” or the “rational conduct of life.” I believe that Habermas wants us to look at why we have these unspoken rules and if they are necessary.