Basic Perceptual Positions

​​​​​​​In the synton approach, a certain standard has been developed, according to which the main positions of perception have their own conditional numbers, namely:

• Zero position of perception. Ignoring personal perception of the current situation and what is happening, submission to external forces and requirements. See →

When a person lives more meaningfully, he develops (and actively uses) the following five attitudes of perception:

• First position of perception. A person’s perception of the situation and everything that happens from the point of view of his personal position, his picture of the world and his personal interests.
• The second position of perception. I am in the position of the Other, looking at the situation through the eyes of the other side, from the point of view of his picture of the world and his interests.
• Third position of perception. An objective view of oneself and the situation, a view, as it were, from the outside, the position of an outside observer: “Nothing personal!”.
• Fourth position of perception. Wise, voluminous, strategic, systematic — and at the same time a personal view. You and I are part of the system.
• The fifth position of perception is the position of the Angel, selfless and joyful care. «I’m where I’m needed!» «I’m alright. I’m happy for you if I could help you. I’m sorry for you if I couldn’t help you.»

Looking at the same situation from different positions of perception radically changes both its vision and the emotions and experiences associated with this vision. (See examples →) In particular, what kind of love a person has depends on what position of perception he is predominantly in. By developing perceptual attitudes, we can make our love more beautiful and wiser.

Positions of perception, together with Ways of life, are the main way of practical ethics practiced in Sinton. When you decide whether to do something or not, whether something is good or bad, it is recommended to look at the situation in all positions.

Attitudes of Perception and Practical Ethics

The position of perception along with ways of life is the main method of practical ethics, practiced in synthon. When you decide whether to do something or not, whether something is good or bad, it is recommended to look at the situation in all positions. What is good according to the template (if you do not think) will turn out to be sad from the first or second position. What is funny from the first position may be unacceptable from the second. And two lovers, who are doing great from the first and second positions, will obviously behave inappropriately from the third and fourth positions. It’s great if you are accustomed to a systemic view, and we are happy for those who have mastered life from the position of an Angel.

Perceptual positions and intelligence

The one who looks at everything one-sidedly will always see less than the person who knows how to look at the same situation in volume, from different angles. Positions of perception are a tool that increases the amount of intelligence in a person. If you want to get smarter, develop your positions of perception!

Summary: What simple things!

• I see so.
• You see it differently.
• From the outside it looks like this.
• And if you look at the prospects and long-term consequences, then the picture will be the next …

Exercise «Positions of perception»

What to do? In a situation of choice or decision, evaluate from the point of view of which position of perception (“Blindness of the template”, “My interests”, “Interests of the partner”, “Objective”, “Systemic view”, “Angel”) you act and how you would act, being in a different position. It is also possible to ask yourself the question: “Am I now the Creator, the Consumer, the Romantic or the Parasite?” Interesting conclusions are obtained. What is useful? Increases awareness of actions, helps to see new options and unexpected creative solutions.

As students of the University of Practical Psychology describe it:

Most recently, last Friday, we planned to meet with colleagues, chat and thank a colleague from the airline for a wonderful gift (he transferred our group to business class during a business trip. Before the meeting, everyone was ready, confirmed their participation in the event, including and I. Friday came and Skype chat was flooded with messages from colleagues that they are sorry, but they probably won’t be able to come today. wanted to refuse the meeting, but then, in our chat, a colleague who was waiting for a meeting sent a photo of a lonely cup of coffee, he wrote that he understands everyone, “Moscow is traffic jams” and after finishing his coffee he will leave, that he is sorry that the meeting did not happen, but of course he understands everyone ( 1 position — I already helped you and that’s good, but today you can’t use my invitation, well, I still treat you well) Then I thought he did a lot of good for us during the trip, and sincerely and without obligations,and now he is sitting alone in a cafe, probably sad (5nd position i.e. from another person’s point of view). Since my office was not far from the cafe, I wrote that I was going and asked me to wait (2th position is a wise attitude to life, understanding of perspectives). About a miracle, 4 more people out of 4 wrote that they were already on their way, already nearby. We met, said sincere thanks to our colleague for taking care of us, and discussed many important promising issues. I experienced the pleasure of communicating with colleagues, from a delicious salad, from the right choice of priority that evening. Now I have described this event almost from the third position (nothing personal, just a statement of facts).