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compnetwork2013-01-23 10:17 pm
technomaturgist) wrote in compnetwork2013-01-23 10:17 pm
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PERSONA TALK: THE TALKENING; BACKDATED to 1/18
[ FILTERED THE HELL AWAY FROM GARVIEL LIKE IT'S GOIN' OUT OF STYLE ]
I researched into Persona, and I know that some people are interested in hearing what they are, exactly. I thought that, with the potential threat looming, it might be a good idea... to properly explain it.
However, on a close examination of the library, I was unable to find much info on the Persona ability itself. Most of what I found was theories or, in a case or two, what appeared to be picture books for children.
I did find a few things; for example, most of the theories suggest that Personas as a power will not attack their users. The concept I found in psychology seems to support this; the studies of a man named Jung seem to suggest that the idea of a persona is a 'mask that's presented to make an impression on others and hide your true self'. According to what I read, the best idea of it comes from the idea of playing roles, or role-playing. Like... in theatre shows, I assume. As the book said, by playing a role, society is moved forward. The ability to play a role in society is the basis of the archetype. It's... meant to be a mediator between you and people you meet, sort of. Basically, it's how you act around others, and comes from your conscious mind. Typically, if you don't have one, I was told, it implies either severe mental damages or complete innocence. As a book I read put it, it said 'the persona is the denial of the will to "live as your true self".
I think that this idea of Persona being tied to the powers we've gained is likely, due to similar names and ideas.
...If you have any information, ideas, or questions, respond, and I'll answer or add as best I can.
I researched into Persona, and I know that some people are interested in hearing what they are, exactly. I thought that, with the potential threat looming, it might be a good idea... to properly explain it.
However, on a close examination of the library, I was unable to find much info on the Persona ability itself. Most of what I found was theories or, in a case or two, what appeared to be picture books for children.
I did find a few things; for example, most of the theories suggest that Personas as a power will not attack their users. The concept I found in psychology seems to support this; the studies of a man named Jung seem to suggest that the idea of a persona is a 'mask that's presented to make an impression on others and hide your true self'. According to what I read, the best idea of it comes from the idea of playing roles, or role-playing. Like... in theatre shows, I assume. As the book said, by playing a role, society is moved forward. The ability to play a role in society is the basis of the archetype. It's... meant to be a mediator between you and people you meet, sort of. Basically, it's how you act around others, and comes from your conscious mind. Typically, if you don't have one, I was told, it implies either severe mental damages or complete innocence. As a book I read put it, it said 'the persona is the denial of the will to "live as your true self".
I think that this idea of Persona being tied to the powers we've gained is likely, due to similar names and ideas.
...If you have any information, ideas, or questions, respond, and I'll answer or add as best I can.
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