Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

So, if we can agree that ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of Flattery’, (and surely the rogers will concur, albeit begrudgingly), then by extension ‘Repetition is the highest form of Self-Respect’!

Can we get a ‘boo-yah!’?

Still haven’t decided to post the traditional Wakefield Doctrine Thanksgiving post today or tomorrow.

Wait a second.

Yeah, we’ve decided.

Tomorrow.

Since you’ve invested this much time in our Wednesday post, (and we have psyched our ownselfs into some ‘how-easy-is-this?’ reprintage), what say we go and copy/paste (surely the motto of (the) early adolescence love relationship formation phase), something interesting and/or entertaining.

But in service of the moment (again!! adolescent ‘self-restraint’ lol)

From the beginning days. Actually it says, ‘August 21, 2009’ (permit us a ‘Damn! That was a while ago.)

FAQ(s) Wakefield Doctrine

I think sometimes I am (a scott) then other times I must be (a clark). Whats up with that?

You’re a clark.

Hey, wait you can’t be that sure on the basis of one question!

Yes I can. (I’m a clark)

The question you should be asking is, ‘why does it seems that sometimes we are one form, other times others’. And the answer is that we have the potential of all three, we just get in the habit of seeing the world one characteristic way, i.e. clark, scott or roger.

Is there any scientific basis for the Wakefield Doctrine?

No. (see the ‘About’ page.)

When I read this site, it seems like there is really only one person writing. Can that possibly be true? What happened to the collaborative thing.

Nothing.

I thought this was a FAQ pages, I don’t see all that many Questions.

…I’m waiting for a question… ‘what part of ‘Frequently asked questions’ are you brainiacs missing? There would be useful information if some of you scottian adhd cases or you middle-of-the-herd rogerian mouth-breathers would conquer your fear of anything that doesn’t already have a DYNAMO brand embossed label stuck to this blog letting you know that it was within your admittedly limited range of initiative and realise that you would not be struck down by Jethro were you to actually  reach out and turn on your computer and asked a question.

Will there ever be new FAQ questions?

Yes, yes there will.

I heard that you have been doing this for nearly a year, what have you learned about the Wakefield Doctrine that you did not know when you started?

Which part of your statement are you calling a question? Rather than wait for you to move your lips as your try to re-phrase the question, I will answer this way. The Wakefield Doctrine appears to have an appeal beyond my immediate circle of friends, in fact, it appears to have sufficient appeal to out-weigh my meager writing skills. By presenting the Doctrine in a blog, the virtue and value of this thing is put to the test. And it seems to be passing that test.
What a well-thought out question.

What?

Never mind, you would not get it. Other aspects that you would not get is that the Doctrine is proving itself to actually be an effective tool in aid of an effort to change life habits. (Given the unlikelihood of your comprehending this answer I will continue), and say that anyone reading this with a true desire to ‘change their life’* should read this blog and do whatever they must do to get actively involved in it. This includes, but is not limited to: writing Comments.

*Is it true that if I have to ask the question, I will perforce be unable to understand the question?

Yes.

*

Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

Let’s. borrow a topic of Good Reader, cai, who commented in a post where we suggested Readers try and identify the clark, the scott and the roger in our group portrait (above).

I’m guessing the Roger wore the traditional 3 piece suit with tie, with co-ordinating shirt-tie combo. Maybe the Scott didn’t wear a tie.

(To which we Replied):

close…

ProTip: set aside the choice of clothing for the moment, if your computer permits, blow up the photo until you can see each face in detail… look at the eyes in particular now, (we trust you’ve been keeping up with the assigned reading, lol) with the three predominant worldviews in mind, imagine what kind of world each of the three are observing…
the Doctrine is all about perspective
the challenge (and the fun) lies in putting yourself in another’s position and, setting your own views aside, try and see the world from their perspective… are they alert and focused as any predator monitoring their surroundings for prey or are they comfortable where they are, relaxed because they know everything is in it’s place or, are they abstract, distant, observing a strange alien world
lol
told you the Wakefield Doctrine was fun!

And it is!

Cai has taken an reasonable approach, i.e. the fashion choices of a(n) Outsider and a Predator and a Herd Member will not only be different, it will be indicative of the individual’s personal reality, aka predominant worldview.

ProTip: We can never repeat too frequently: the Wakefield Doctrine is gender, age and culture neutral. After all, people, the Doctrine is an alternative perspective on the reality experienced by lifeforms, living beings, not girls and boys, young and old, Mods and Rockers.

So, back to cai’s insights. We dress for success in our personal realities. And, with the forensic analysis* of choice of dress we can reverse percieve the predominant worldview of the individual.

So, good on you, cai. Considered the choices each of our subjects made (prior to appearing in the photo) and sought to infer their personality type.

As you read in our Reply. There are any number of ways to determine (to your own satisfaction**) which of ‘the three’ a person is. Since a fundamental principle of this here Doctrine here is, you can’t have too many perspectives’ knock yourself out.

But, and we’ll come back to Cynthia probably tomorrow with a post about secondary aspects, we’ll just say: if’n you want to explore additional and possibly more esoteric ways to see the world around you and the people who make it up, just send her a message. (or, additionally Denise or Mimi both total Doctrine savants.)

So, in closing, our suggestion: look at the expression on the faces of the three in photo above. They are projecting how they (are) relating to the not only the photographer but to the fact of their situation, i.e. where they are, what they are doing. In a sense, that is the simplest definition of the Wakefield Doctrine, a personality system predicated on one’s response to the reality in which they are born and must develop in.

outa time, yo

* just wanted to use the word ‘forensic’ lol

** since we’ve included one ‘can’t repeat too often’ saying why not another?  ‘No one has authority to establish the predominant worldview of another… at least not in the sense of , ‘Hey! You’re a clark. Get used to it‘ or ‘Accept that you’re a roger. You have our condolences.’ Sorry (not) but no one can impose their opinion on another when it comes to personal reality. (In fact, writing that makes us think there must be some cool, greco/roman sounding named rhetorical device. Say something like antanaclasisdismissus. lol