The Fear of Becoming Irrelevant and Not Only in Social Media or Networking Sites

We need to honor moments of the beauty and expressivity. They are rare. They are becoming pretty rare as we get older. 

The syndrome of the longest and final goodbye known as the fear of becoming irrelevant.

It's so human, even for the great minds and artists, and it should be tolerated (particularly in the case of older people).

About Herbert von Karajan (1908 – 1989) an Austrian conductor.

A great person deserves no less:

"If I have so many things to think, to do, and to meditate upon, and my body refuses to follow me, then nature must give me another one. Must give me another. Not maybe." - Herbert von Karajan (1908 – 1989) to a biographer some time (in 1986) before the great conductor's death (in 1989).

About Artur Schnabel (1882 - 1951) an Austrian classical pianist.

A great person deserves no less:

"His technique apparently declined a great deal in his late years. According to Horowitz’s theory, Schnabel played only Beethoven in his late years, and that caused him to lose all of his technique. The 1946/7 performances are just average. Although there are occasional moments of beautiful expressive passages, many other pianists can do that just as well." -

from "The top 10 pianists of the 20th century" by Piano Wizard

About You, my friend (xxxx - )

Nothing is going to work perfectly not only for the first time, but also during the whole career. Innovation is an idea that is born and develops during the entire professional career. If there are no new ideas there is no fruitful career.

I have been fortunate to meet and work with some very gifted. They do not supervise, they listen to learn and realize how little they know. They are buddies. They laugh at themselves a lot.

The simplicity can often hide complexity. Questions. We have no answers, neither definitive nor provisional. There are some questions that have no answers. Particularly in art and philosophy things are not so simple.

I never believed in: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication", nor is there any written proof in libraries that this is words by Leonardo da Vinci, despite deep-seated belief.

There is disagreement even in science between macro- and micro-level theories. We can not give a clear unambiguous answer for a range of different questions, both simple and complex questions. Sometimes, promising "new heights" answers are quite low at the end.

Kant teach us that some answers lies beyond capacities of human finite mind. We have a lot of answers and less questions. Good question is what will remain over time because of its greatness.

Scientists are passionate about their research. Social media is a playground for adults and for different professionals who want to make progress in his career and business, through contacts with people from different areas of interests.

Social media interactions are based on the knowledge and ignorance exchange with others. Discussion is an exchange of both knowledge and ignorance, simultaneously. For a true connection, you still need to meet face-to-face.

A critical discussion is the fight against ignorance. Social media are also social framework. Through contacts with other people, from other cultures, we are gaining new skills. The numbers are not all that's left, still has a lot more to being a human.

Be a C – butterfly with transparent wings. That is a pathway to the essence of social leadership.

Image - Prum, T., Quinn, R.H., Torres, J., Exp. Biol. 209 (4) (2006) 748.

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An article never dies. Written words are eternal.

"Helping others help themselves", it is less a paradox and is increasingly becoming the golden rule of social media.

The moment when we become silent is at the same time the "final moment".

Fractals Forever... 

I like very much imperfect people, even you. I'm an imperfect person with a bunch of weaknesses.

Tell people: You are great, while they are alive.

Yes, You are great my friend.

A great person deserves no less.

A version of this article was also published on beBee.

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"Addressing the Fear of Becoming Irrelevant" by Marty Nemko Ph.D. on psychologytoday.com

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About Milos:

Milos Djukic (@milosdjukic011) is associate professor at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

I am a materials scientist and a science communicator with a human touch. I write out of my profession only when I have inspiration. It makes me feel extra fulfilled. Then I write about complexity science, social philosophy, fractals and human relationships.