I hate society so much, I want to kill myself!?
I know you feel disillusioned and frustrated at society and life in general, but instead of killing yourself (because doing that would be letting the people and situations that frustrate you win) why not take a proactive stance and join a group (or develop your own) that fights for, or brings attention to, the things you believe in? You could be the spark that brings about the change in society that you long for. Good luck to you
Why did emerson see society as the enemy of individualism? and what did the nonconformity mean to him?
To produce individuals. Not just nominal individuals - so and so was born here and is of average height and weight - but true individuals, people who stand out from the crowd by their talents, abilities, behaviors, character, thoughts, etc. This was a thoroughly Romantic quest. Human society depends upon conformity to created some kind of unity. It's why the fashion world is so important, why military people wear distinct uniforms, why we adopt customs and laws and ways of doing things, etc. Up until the Romantic movement none of this was questioned. But society can have a dead hand, and that dead hand can make everyone else look like a zombie. The Beatles sang "Nowhere Man:" He's a real Nowhere Man Sitting in his nowhere land Making all his nowhere plans for nobody Doesn't have a point of view Knows not where he's going to Nowhere man can you see me at all?
If believers in this "social contract" garbage believe I owe "society" something simply because I have the audacity to be employed,?
what do the beneficiaries of the unconstitutional, communist welfare state programs, paid for with taxes confiscated from working Americans, owe the rest of us? If they get a free ride, why does this alleged "social contract" not apply to them? Where can I find this "contract" so I can read it for myself since I never signed it.
Why do Celebrities/Entertainers make so much money?
ER Doctors save LIVES and make on average $210,000 per year Defense Attorneys/Public defenders make on average $110,000 per year they also save LIVES by proving the innocence of the innocent (in most cases) Police officers/fire fighters RISK THEIR LIVES TO SAVE THE LIVES OF OTHER'S and make on average $50,00 per year BUT TAYLOR SWIFT MADE 55 MILLION LAST YEAR JUSTIN BIEBER MADE 58 MILLION LADY GAGA MADE 80 MILLION FOR MAKING CRAPPY MUSIC AND PRANCING AROUND ON STAGE HOW IS THIS JUST OR FARE
Does Music require great amount of Talent?
You sound earnest enough that whether amateur or with a goal to be professional, I have to advise you that all those 'go for it,' play from your heart B.S. answers would get you nowhere really fast, because they are so misleading they are useless. That old cliche about "1% percent Inspiration, 99% perspiration" is nearly as true about 'talent.' 1% talent, 99% hard and disciplined work -- and scheduled and structured, mind you. Talent can not be taught. If it is present, it can be developed, guided and shaped by working with good teachers. What can be taught are all things technical, and many things musical, defined so you get a grip on them and they become part of your arsenal of tools with which to shape a piece you are playing, whether it be a 'fixed' score, an on-the-fly arrangement, improv, or composing your own music. So all those hobbyists who play for pleasure who say 'just do what you feel, etc.' are sooooo completely wrong if you have a real desire, goal, and ambition to become more adept at music. Those young players you so envy have been taking lessons for years. They have been working hours a day, on a schedule, in a highly disciplined manner. There is no magic nor a magic wand here, that is, as anyone who is really a competent player, amateur or professional, regardless of the musical genre, will tell you. So - are you ready to get serious about this? Are you acting on your desire? Playing the piano every day does not sound like structured practice while working with a teacher, to me, anyway. If you are earnest, teachers and daily practice - month in, month out, no whole summers off, while concentrating, are what make improvement happen. A lot of this approach puts a lot of people off because it is no longer 'fun.' In short-term thinking it is not fun, or at least less fun. In long-term thinking, the result of improving greatly over the course of one year is Way More Than Just Fun! Best regards.