While still at school, many young people think about their future, plan a career, dream of reaching some heights. But their parents are even more worried, not knowing what to advise their child. In some cases, the type of thinking helps to determine the future profession (if it is clearly expressed). Teachers who know the student's abilities well can easily determine whether he is a techie or a humanist. What this means, many understand.
There is a certain stereotype - if you like mathematics and physics, a person understands technology, then he is a techie, but if there is a disposition towards literature, languages, history, you like to write essays - 100% humanities. But everything is not so simple, there are also mixed types, so you should always listen to your intuition when choosing a profession.
Who are the humanists?
To prove something to someone, to make new discoveries in the field of science and technology, writing your name in history - this is the task of techies. A humanitarian is a person accustomed to contemplatethe world around, without interfering in what is happening, if there is no such need. He does not seek to do something extraordinary, stand out, go down in history, he himself studies this history, the work of other scientists, while operating on knowledge that has been collected bit by bit over many centuries. Humanitarians, unlike techies, are well aware that their opinion is not the only correct one. They may not like other people's thinking, but at the same time they understand that there is a different understanding of the situation, and they never impose their arguments. Humanitarians are good communicators, they easily find a common language even with strangers, choose the right words in any situation.
Humanitarian mindset
Sometimes people mistakenly identify themselves as one type or another. For example, if a person likes to read literature, is interested in painting, music, cinema, then he is already a humanist. In fact, this is absolutely not the case, because hobbies may not always correspond to the mindset. Also, do not forget about mixed types, which are equally given to all sciences. Who is a humanitarian? This is a person who is aware of the existence of a different interpretation, experience, meaning, thinking, worldview, etc. At the same time, he does not have to agree with this, he is not obliged to tolerate people with the opposite opinion. The main thing is to understand that his word is not the law, the last resort.
Beautiful speech is the main weapon
Humanitarians are excellent communicators, they make excellent speakers, teachers,psychologists. They easily establish contact with an unfamiliar person, are able to support any conversation, even if the topic is not interesting to them. Enmity is also a means of communication, although those involved in it deliberately push themselves to the very edge of the humanitarian world. Humanitarians in most cases recognize the imperfection of their thoughts, dependence on various circumstances from the outside.
What is a liberal education like?
There are two completely different "humanities". One does not focus on the theorization of being, but actually transforms it. Because of this, a person begins a completely new life. The other, on the contrary, museumifies old knowledge, studies centuries-old works. This is the kind of humanities taught in most universities. Appropriate education can be conditionally divided into three types. The first is suitable for "research" speci alties. The teachers are based on the concept of Humboldt University, teaching students as if they would become great scientists in the future. The second type is suitable for mass professions that a humanist can choose for himself. What are these speci alties? This should include teachers, librarians, PR people, journalists, etc. The third type of liberal education is a variety of courses designed for techies.
Professions for the humanities
The social sciences include history, journalism, philology, psychology, linguistics, political science, and jurisprudence. Humanitarians are well versed in them, becausehow a special mindset allows them to be fluent in the language of letters and words. People who feel good in a social environment can choose humanitarian professions. Psychology is very popular. People for many centuries have studied the biological nature of man, history, customs, origins. All this was formed into certain psychological patterns, allowing you to better understand medicine, teaching, science, trade and other areas of activity.
If you are a humanist, then activities related to cultural, philosophical, religious studies, political science will suit you. If you like to delve into the past, you can become a historian. Power and money attract many, so people with a humanitarian mindset are engaged in political activities, organize parties, negotiate, and gather rallies. Do you like to write, be the first to know about various incidents, conduct investigations? The profession of a journalist will do. Today, many print and online publications are in need of qualified personnel.
Differences between a techie and a humanist
In some cases, it is very difficult to determine the mindset, because specific abilities are poorly expressed. You can understand whether a person is a techie or a humanist, not by the grades received at school, but by worldview, thinking. Very often, performance in a particular discipline does not depend on the student's abilities at all, but on some other factors, such as the teacher's ability to interest the subject.
Humanitarians talk beautifully,very emotional, vulnerable, love to learn languages, write essays and even poetry. They are a little unsure of themselves, such people have developed imaginative thinking and imagination. Techies are energetic, self-confident, purposeful. Thoughts in their head rush at the speed of light, such people are well versed in technology, their favorite subjects are physics and mathematics. They are uncommunicative, do not like to talk about anything.
Career Logic
The humanities require nothing extraordinary from life. What it is - to live on mere pennies - is well known to teachers, archive workers, librarians. A techie always strives to build a brilliant career, to jump above his head, to show how smart and irreplaceable he is. Historians, psychologists, journalists do not have inflated market expectations, but every humanist can boast of a good education that forms an elite identity. What it is - to earn the ability to think, many people with a humanitarian mindset know. They are well aware of the low market demand, so they start earning a living from the 3rd or 4th year of university. Unfortunately, today society lives according to the laws of the market, young people choose a profession depending on the level of salaries and prestige. Although you need to rely on your own intuition and build a career according to the call of the heart.
