Joscelyn Transpiring on Nostr: We don't do this with other aspects of human life. For example, let's do a thought ...

We don't do this with other aspects of human life. For example, let's do a thought experiment:

Imagine we describe someone who goes around punching people in the face and physically assaulting strangers as having a "punching disorder." It's a disorder because it's dangerous and causes distress. But there are people who engage in consensual punching of each other, and it is called "boxing" or "martial arts" and involves gear like special gloves, a special location where they do it, and rituals around consent. These don't rise to the level of a Punching Disorder.

Punching Disorder involves impulsive acts of punching strangers, with the person often experiencing a compulsion to punch people. It can be treated with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and certain antipsychotic medications. We're not sure what causes Punching Disorder, but the majority of people with Punching Disorder were themselves punched in the past.

...we all see how ridiculous this is, right?