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The question Ive been wondering recently is 'what is identity'?
This thread suggests real name = identity and in western society the two words are widely used interchangeably.
Should they be and are their alternatives approaches to this culture?
I've been reading about the Yanomamö tribe in venezuela who although having names are forbidden from their use, theory being this helps build group cohesiveness.
http://anthroniche.com/darkness_documents/0575.pdf
Westerners do this whenever using the name 'god' inplace of 'Jehovah'
Identity might be better defined by historic behavioural patterns.
Externally names are really just a way to identify identity.
Which asks the question, why do you need to identify historic behaviour patterns unless you intend to make a sterotypical judgement based upon them?
Internally names help identify ownership of actions and the feeling of volitional free will.
I don't agree either are positive or should be encouraged and am glad to see microcosm allows users to change their names.
It would be interesting look at if the western beliefs in volitional freewill are maybe driven by its approach to naming or vice versa.