why do we assume the things that make us different(unique) are more important than the things that make us the same?

Maybe these are the things that contain potential meaning, creativity, and provide boundaries. They give meaning to our personal story, help us differentiate from others, and are actually what make us who we are.

A curious mind, living with a passion for learning and discovery

















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i could see it like this… but at the core isn’t what makes us similar what gives us our humanity?

Both similarities and differences. Because humanity is not only found in our similarities but also in our ability to recognize our differences and show tolerance toward them.

In psychoanalytic theory, there is a concept called the "Third." This refers to the position in which we recognize others as "similar subjects" while experiencing them as "different minds." It carries the tension between differences and similarities. This position allows us to learn from each other and connect with both our own and others' inner world.

another fantastic take
my question has been answered 
thank you