Watch Sam Richards discuss "The Wisdom of Sociology." How has your study of sociology changed your perspective toward life? How are you using your knowledge of sociology professionally? How has it influenced your decision-making for your personal life?

For today's homework, we were asked to watch Sam Richards' TED Talk about the Wisdom of Sociology and my quick take on this would be:

It not only impacted my life, but it also changed how I perceive and plan for some of the most difficult decisions I've had to make. Because I don't own my problem alone, seeking help from others who know more than I do has never been so tough. It's also a problem for those who have the same problems as me.

Step-by-step explanation

1. Regards to how has the study of sociology changed my perspective toward life:

It made me think that I am not alone in everything I do and I should always reach out to people who may experience the same thing as I do. Sociology in a way urges me to socialize or communicate with others and understand that we are invisibly connected. Sam's example of suicide was extremely relatable since the more confined or secluded we are with what are to privately do, the less we understand some of the facts that could make us think twice of taking our lives.

Thinking that someone has thought of something you will initially do makes you feel that you are not alone, and when we aren't alone, we get this sense of belongingness which helps us with preventing bad decisions and celebrating victories together with people around us. It is no explanation why Abraham Maslow included being Social in his heirarchy of needs.

2. Regards to how am I using the knowledge of sociology professionally:

My profession as a call center representative makes good use of sociology almost everytime. In my understanding of Sam Richards' TED Talk, I believe he was emphasizing how important it is to think that we are not alone. In both problems and pretty much everything we do. We are invisibly connected to other people who experience the same things we privately experience.

This is what I handle most of the time. People experiencing financial problems out of transactions that they did not approve, coming from children that don't know any better. Or if any of their consoles are broken and the pain of not seeing while they wait for it to service. I share their pain and have dealt with it accordingly as we normally get calls like that in volume. I remind the customer that they are not alone with what they're currently experiencing and I am here to help them in times of need.

3. Regards to how has sociology has influenced my decision-making for my personal life:

Yes! It most certainly did. When you believe you're not alone in anything you encounter, do, or decide to do, as I've indicated many times in my prior answers. You're given a new perspective. You begin to involve others more in your work and become less self-centered. That's why, when I make difficult decisions, I want to make sure I'm not the only one who benefits and that it's for the greater good.

It not only impacted my life, but it also changed how I perceive and plan for some of the most difficult decisions I've had to make. Because I don't own my problem alone, seeking help from others who know more than I do has never been so tough. It's also a problem for those who have the same problems as me. When we're together, we're stronger; we hold hands, even if our connection isn't visible, and we talk about better possibilities so that we may make better decisions. We are at peace with not just ourselves, but also with others who are going through similar experiences, which we only realize when we apply sociological understanding.