Tribalism. Hard-wired into the human psyche. With the interconnectivity of modern day people; Tribal classifications and belonging become more complex, less obvious, but nonetheless still subtly defining constituents and creating barriers.
I am open. Twists and events in life have given me the opportunity to "belong" amongst different classes; Also because of this I can sometimes be awkward. I am happy to interact freely with diverse cultures and backgrounds. But I cannot deny that some crowds make me feel out of place. And I am finding that attempts to belong in any one tribe, in turn separates me from others.
Penang is a relatively small state. Yet so diverse. We live, interact, develope in pockets. I once believed in everyone getting along, everyone understanding each other. But now I wonder if it is ever possible. If by nature, that is impossible.
"Tribes" are inevitable. Defined by personalities, common history, similarity of beliefs, similarity of purpose. Differences create the invaluable richness of society. Without tribes, we would be robots / clones.
Who, what, where are the tribes of Penang? What bonds you to your brother?
