A very interesting concept of ‘mediocrity’, belittled by most as ‘middling’, ‘not so good’, ‘average’, ‘below the mark’, etc
On thinking further and building on this idea of what mediocrity connotes..eg who is to decide what is mediocre, and what are its implications?
The fact that language plays a big role and contributes to shaping our thinking, perhaps differing by various culture and societies, ‘mediocrity’ too carries with it the ‘less superior’ or ‘subpar’ connotation. Language largely determines or shapes our thoughts and ideas.
Getting embroiled with a conversation with myself led me to evaluate mediocrity; how can we define it?
Looking at the great leaders, philosophers, scientists, psychologists, politicians et al, they stand out as ‘superior beings’ or ‘above mediocrity’ as such. So it is do with societal attitudes towards achievement, success and personal fulfilment, influencing the way ‘mediocrity’ is defined and evaluated.
Our world view is then defined by societies and is closely linked with our use of language which is carried as ‘legacy’ by each one of us, in a way delimiting us to define mediocrity in a certain manner of speaking; a realization that ‘mediocrity’ is understood in differing measures for each society.
Thus language being impactful and contributing to our world view, has to be used judiciously so as not to undermine our perspective and shape our view of the universe, people and our lives.