The fallacy of constructive criticism
When we hear the word criticize, something in us is activated. We have a taste for it, it's a guilty pleasure.
That's why we like showbiz shows, sites like Filmaffinity where movie reviews and reviews are published, or gossip magazines and tabloids. That's why talent shows like "America's Got Talent" or "X Factor" are so successful, because we see juries giving their opinion on the artists, even the public can influence the jury's decision. That is why social networks are part of our culture, because they gave us a voice to express ourselves and evaluate others, appreciate the work of others and make it known, estimate them, analyze data or make judgments. They gave us the power to do something that we love, that is inherent to being human: criticize.
Because everything I wrote above is to criticize. As it is to censor, reprimand, reproach. In fact, that is what comes to mind when we read the word critical. Because surely if your mother comes and tells you that Carlos left you a written review of your last painting job, you will immediately think that he rejected the result and pointed out the mistakes you made.
We associate criticism with that, with the negative. Although "constructive criticism" exists, in my opinion, criticism is criticism, whether it is negative or positive, whether it is praise or disapproval. The essence of criticism is someone's opinion about something. He will focus on destroying you or praising you, but will continue to criticize. To criticize is to give an opinion, to evaluate, to judge. That is why I repeat, constructive criticism does not exist, it is a fallacy. Why? Because the power to build or destroy is not in the criticism itself, nor in the person who issues it, it is what it allows the person who receives it to do.
In my next post I will explain my point of view better with a couple of examples.
While this is happening, what do you think?
Is there such a thing as constructive criticism?
Do you consider yourself a critic?
Do you seek to destroy or build through criticism?
How do you receive criticism?