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I'm an amateur artist who started painting during the Covid era just to do something creative and to keep my sanity grounded. Since, I have finished some 30 canvases in acrylic. I give them an egg wash or vanish which makes them look more like an oil painting. I'm still developing my style but my obvious leanings are towards Post-impressionism, Modern surrealism and contemporary art. That being said, I'm impressed with all styles of art. I dabble in short story writing and have published one of my finished works.
DDG is an excellent place to keep in touch with what's trending in AI generated art and to what level it has advanced itself. I would strongly recommend to all members to continue creating their beautiful dreams and to keep sharing it with the rest of us. I have already learnt so much on this site and this has elevated my personal expressions on canvas. Keep smiling. Human spirit will never be destroyed. Life is worth fighting for. Be safe and kind to all. Freedom of speech is very important. Dictators can shut off all freedoms so, stop giving them your support.
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Nora
Regarding the "Unity in diversity" racial, national or, sexual, a few useful points to remember:
Unity requires a shared foundation, something universally recognized and accepted. Without a common point of agreement, diversity alone cannot hold a society together. In extreme circumstances—such as a global threat like an incoming asteroid—humanity might unite around a single, undeniable reality. But in everyday life, unity requires shared moral principles, not just abstract calls for love and respect. Respect itself depends on common values, such as the sanctity of life.
For a society to function, its members must agree on what constitutes serious wrongdoing—whether murder, negligent harm, or other acts that violate the basic right to life. When these principles are shared, laws can be enforced consistently, victims’ families can trust the justice system, and social order becomes possible.
The phrase “unity in diversity” contains an inherent tension. Unity implies oneness; diversity implies many differing ideas. Without a unifying thread, the two concepts can cancel each other out. Historical, cultural, and religious differences cannot be erased overnight, nor can people simply abandon the wisdom passed down by their ancestors. Multiculturalism can work in smaller groups that share overlapping values, but it becomes strained when imposed broadly without a common moral core.
Expecting entire nations to set aside deeply held beliefs in favor of a new, untested ideology risks repeating the mistakes that have brought past societies to collapse. No institution on Earth could enforce such a transformation without resorting to coercion or violence against those who dissent. Without a clear, logical foundation that all can accept, attempts to impose unity through diversity are likely to fail—and may lead to serious harm.
? Philosophical Foundations for my argument:
? 1. Aristotle — A Polis [metropolis/nation/wider community] Needs Shared Virtue
Aristotle believed that a community can only function if its members share a common conception of the good life.
A city-state is not just a marketplace; it is a moral community.
Without shared virtues, the polis dissolves into factions.
⚖️ 2. Thomas Hobbes — Unity Requires a Common Authority
Hobbes argued that humans differ so deeply in beliefs and desires that only a shared sovereign authority can prevent conflict.
Without a common power, “the life of man is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.”
Diversity of moral views leads to conflict unless there is a unifying structure.
?️ 3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau — A “General Will” Must Be Shared
Rousseau believed that a society must share a general will — a common moral direction.
If people follow only their private wills, society fragments.
Unity requires a shared moral core.
? 4. Alasdair MacIntyre — Moral Diversity Leads to Fragmentation
MacIntyre (a contemporary philosopher) argues that modern societies are morally fragmented because:
People no longer share a common moral tradition.
Without shared moral language, debates become endless and unresolvable.
?️ 5. Carl Schmitt — Politics Requires a Shared Friend/Enemy Distinction
Schmitt argued that political unity emerges only when a group shares:
A common identity
A common threat or enemy
? 6. Communitarian Philosophers — Shared Culture Is Essential
Thinkers like Charles Taylor and Michael Sandel argue:
Liberal multiculturalism overestimates how much diversity a society can absorb.
Communities need shared narratives, traditions, and moral commitments.
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