In: Psychology
Petronio says that ownership and control of private information don't always go together. Can you imagine a situation where you are the sole owner of a secret yet have no control over its disclosure or discovery?
Petronio is absolutely right with respect to his view on ownership and privacy. One of the situations pertaining to my life is the possession of antique valuables which are passed from generations. All these are ones that are legally passed through generations and now is left with me. As per nation’s law on these antics, they are suppose to be handed over to government as to be placed in museum for reference. However, many of my family members are not interested in doing the same as they strongly believe the presence of soul and legacy of our forefathers in these valuables. They believe that we deserve these to be placed with us and shall not go for legal proceedings as they fear in ourselves losing the case and these valuables. Therefore the secret present within us which can bring fame and money to our family is left as it is in the form of preserving legacy and respect to forefathers. This situation is never under my control as hard work, sweat and blood of many people lie behind these valuables.