Can unity exist without uniformity?

[Rhapscallion Démone]

Definition of unity


1a: the quality or state of not being multiple : ONENESS
b(1): a definite amount taken as one or for which 1 is made to stand in calculationin a table of natural sines the radius of the circle is regarded as unity

(2): IDENTITY ELEMENT
2a: a condition of harmony : ACCORD
b: continuity without deviation or change (as in purpose or action)
3a: the quality or state of being made one : UNIFICATION
b: a combination or ordering of parts in a literary or artistic production that constitutes a whole or promotes an undivided total effectalso : the resulting singleness of effect or symmetry and consistency of style and character
4: a totality of related parts : an entity that is a complex or systematic whole
5: any of three principles of dramatic structure derived by French classicists from Aristotle's Poetics and requiring a play to have a single action represented as occurring in one place and within one day
6capitalized : a 20th century American religious movement that emphasizes spiritual sources of health and prosperity


Definition of uniformity


1: the quality or state of being uniform
2: an instance of uniformity
Examples of uniformity in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMany caution against this DIY approach, as the end products can’t be quality controlled for effectiveness, uniformity or safety, says Eric Rubin, an infectious disease researcher at Harvard’s School of Public Health.— Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, "Why Is Washing Your Hands So Important Anyway?," 6 Mar. 2020States and municipalities assume more responsibility for their local bus or subway systems, and there’s little uniformity nationwide.— Washington Post, "California shooting shows security vulnerabilities on buses," 6 Feb. 2020

 

[Vandelay]

In what regard?

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

In what regard?

Can individuals come together for a greater cause without losing their individuality? Can people work towards the same goal without being the same?
Malcolm X and Dr. King for example. Both are civil rights leaders but their ideals and methods were different. Both of their styles kinda worked together in a good cop bad cop sorta way.

 

[MischievousMonkey]

Yes. In the same way you have a unique car composed of multiple parts, you have nations composed of multiple people, molecules composed of multiple atoms, paintings composed of multiple colors etc.

The multitude of forms the small elements adopt doesn't prevent the unicity of the ensemble in which you can find them.

Just my thoughts.

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

Yes. In the same way you have a unique car composed of multiple parts, you have nations composed of multiple people, molecules composed of multiple atoms, paintings composed of multiple colors etc.

The multitude of forms the small elements adopt doesn't prevent the unicity of the ensemble in which you can find them.

Just my thoughts.

Great analogies and examples

 

[Doobie Doo]

Can individuals come together for a greater cause without losing their individuality? Can people work towards the same goal without being the same?
Malcolm X and Dr. King for example. Both are civil rights leaders but their ideals and methods were different. Both of their styles kinda worked together in a good cop bad cop sorta way.

Unique people can come together for a common cause but it depends on how much effort that common cause requires.

We can unify and go to a Million Man March for a weekend but can we live the lifestyle the March wants us to live for years to come?

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

Unique people can come together for a common cause but it depends on how much effort that common cause requires.

We can unify and go to a Million Man March for a weekend but can we live the lifestyle the March wants us to live for years to come?

So you believe that individuality must be sacrificed to some degree?

 

[010101]

unity in action*

 

[Doobie Doo]

So you believe that individuality must be sacrificed to some degree?

Of course. Anything worth doing requires some level of sacrifice.

You rarely get something good in life without sacrificing something for it.

 

[get these nets]

Did you just post definitions as the OP?

We had preachers that used to start their sermons like that....literally.

We nicknamed them Rev. Speak and Spell.


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About to nickname you Mr. Kotter, cause you're treating the board like we're some dumb Sweathogs.

 

[UpAndComing]

Uniformity and Unity are two totally different things and shouldn't be comparable

You can have 100% unity with 50% uniformity

 

[MajesticLion]

Yes. In the same way you have a unique car composed of multiple parts, you have nations composed of multiple people, molecules composed of multiple atoms, paintings composed of multiple colors etc.

The multitude of forms the small elements adopt doesn't prevent the unicity of the ensemble in which you can find them.

Just my thoughts.

The assumes tacit acceptance by each of the component parts as to their purpose, and that every ball-bearing doesn't believe that they can one day be the steering wheel.



Great question, great thread.

 

[Vandelay]

Can individuals come together for a greater cause without losing their individuality? Can people work towards the same goal without being the same?
Malcolm X and Dr. King for example. Both are civil rights leaders but their ideals and methods were different. Both of their styles kinda worked together in a good cop bad cop sorta way.

I think if people identify the overarching goals, then yes. The problems arise when goals conflict because they weren't communicated correctly.

Too many people assume we are reading from the same set of rules.

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

Did you just post definitions as the OP?

We had preachers that used to start their sermons like that....literally.

We nicknamed them Rev. Speak and Spell.


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About to nickname you Mr. Kotter, cause you're treating the board like we're some dumb Sweathogs.

Lmfaoo I wasn't trying to insult anyones intelligence. I just thought I should post the definitions in the OP

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

I think if people identify the overarching goals, then yes. The problems arise when goals conflict because they weren't communicated correctly.

Too many people assume we are reading from the same set of rules.

Yeah miscommunication can cause alot of shyt to go left