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The Porcupine's Dilemma
10 years ago
Some people have asked how I came up with the choice of animal for my Fursona.
If I had to say what truly influenced my choice it would Neon Genesis Evangelion. There was an episode titled "Hedgehog's Dilemma". In this episode the psychology and relationships of the MC, Shinji Ikari, were analyzed by his superiors.
They described Shinji as suffering from the Hedghog's Dilemma, also known as the Porcupine's Dilemma; this hit home and hit me hard when I was younger. Because of this I was able to grow into the social person I am, albeit still wary around others.
(From Wiki)
The Hedghog/Porcupine dilemma, is a metaphor about the challenges of human intimacy. It describes a situation in which a group of hedgehogs all seek to become close to one another in order to share heat during cold weather. They must remain apart, however, as they cannot avoid hurting one another with their sharp spines. Though they all share the intention of a close reciprocal relationship, this may not occur, for reasons they cannot avoid.
Both Arthur Schopenhauer and Sigmund Freud have used this situation to describe what they feel is the state of individual in relation to others in society. The hedgehog's dilemma suggests that despite goodwill, human intimacy cannot occur without substantial mutual harm, and what results is cautious behavior and weak relationships. With the hedgehog's dilemma, one is recommended to use moderation in affairs with others both because of self-interest, as well as out of consideration for others. The hedgehog's dilemma is used to explain introversion and isolationism.
If I had to say what truly influenced my choice it would Neon Genesis Evangelion. There was an episode titled "Hedgehog's Dilemma". In this episode the psychology and relationships of the MC, Shinji Ikari, were analyzed by his superiors.
They described Shinji as suffering from the Hedghog's Dilemma, also known as the Porcupine's Dilemma; this hit home and hit me hard when I was younger. Because of this I was able to grow into the social person I am, albeit still wary around others.
(From Wiki)
The Hedghog/Porcupine dilemma, is a metaphor about the challenges of human intimacy. It describes a situation in which a group of hedgehogs all seek to become close to one another in order to share heat during cold weather. They must remain apart, however, as they cannot avoid hurting one another with their sharp spines. Though they all share the intention of a close reciprocal relationship, this may not occur, for reasons they cannot avoid.
Both Arthur Schopenhauer and Sigmund Freud have used this situation to describe what they feel is the state of individual in relation to others in society. The hedgehog's dilemma suggests that despite goodwill, human intimacy cannot occur without substantial mutual harm, and what results is cautious behavior and weak relationships. With the hedgehog's dilemma, one is recommended to use moderation in affairs with others both because of self-interest, as well as out of consideration for others. The hedgehog's dilemma is used to explain introversion and isolationism.
The weakest part if the animal is also the only unproted part, and therefore the safest to approach. I wonder if there is an analogy there.
You have to allow yourself to be vulnerable and susceptible to pain in order to get close to another.
I don't know....but yes! This is the biggest influence in why I chose something prickly.
I picked Porcupine over Hedgehog for aesthetic reasons. I chose an Asiatic Species since I was raised Asian.
Lots of little snuggies.
Porcupines running around in snuggies. That would definitely help to make them more huggable!