Guybrush

A hive mind usually describes a collective conscience in sci-fi novels or perhaps the unified purpose and agenda that you might find between bees in a beehive.

A hive mind could mean several things, but I think a way to describe it would be if you take a lot of different individuals together - they're gonna bond over what they have in common. Out of those common things they share, a hive mind might arise. It's a kind of culture that most are in on and that it's not so cool to be outside. I prefer to use the term hive mind to culture because it hints at collective purpose, f.ex everyone acting like bees for the good of the hive (strengthen the hive mind's opinions) In a music focused community, the hive mind will certainly prefer some bands, artists, genres over others, but there may be other interests being pushed as well ..

What do you guys think? Is there a hive mind? If yes, do you consider yourself part of it? What kind of opinions does it advocate? Is it okay or not?


I think that there is one - I made this thread after all - although maybe it's not as dramatic as I hinted at in my opening. One particular mention that I thought of is that in the introductions forum, people are usually welcomed when they like stuff other members here already like. People are seldom applauded for bringing new interests and tastes to MusicBanter. I admit I don't. On the other hand, I don't really mind the collective taste because I think my own fits in pretty well, at least the majority of what I like .. that makes me part of it. There are several members here who I share similar tastes with and discuss music with. However, while I see some diversity here, but there could well be more. Overall, I think people should more readily welcome to new opinions and new tastes.

What do you think?

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