the state of mind that emerges when all illusions- those in the conscious and subconscious mind- are removed; the intellectual state free from mis/disinformation, propaganda, lies, and deception; a grasp of the whole truth; human beings' natural state of mind undisturbed by the ego
(1) She overstands that minorities are relegated to middle and lower classes not because of aptitude, but because of the power elites' strategies and tactics to entrench themselves in their position of control over others. (2) He overstands that his inability to achieve success has little to do with his effort and ability, but moreso because he is different from those who are above him on the ladder towards success. (3) The Bush Administration's position on objective science was that it had to be distorted in order to prevent people from overstanding that marijuana is less harmful to the general welfare than alcohol.
by ERUBBLE October 19, 2009
by Hercolena Oliver April 20, 2009
I understood what the person above wanted to get at but feel thats its deeper than that.
The Distinction between Overstanding and Understanding is a matter of context and awareness. To overstand is to comprehend a thing itself AND to have knowledge of why it is the way it is and of its place or role in the grand scheme of things. If you can use something or do a job, you understand and memorize enough to to act. (be a competent consumer of it) one who understands may also be able to innovate or redesign but otherwise accepts the boundaries of a thing as given.
Understanding can Drive the car, maybe fix it, maybe even design or improve it within its basic structure. Overstanding realizes that the design is imperfect in the way it is for reasons beyond simple engineering. For example, overstanding knows that we could have cars that use less or no gasoline but that we won't because it is not in the interest of those who control the making of cars to make them last longer, be more efficient, less expensive etc. They make their money when you buy, fuel and fix the car, so why would they help you take thier money away? Nevermind pollution or helping poor folks out.
The difference between Under and Over standing is the difference between seeing and acting with awareness or blindly playing a role. Understanding does the Job, and maybe even wrote the Business Plan (the person who wrote the business plan may understand how to set up businesses). What distinguishes Over from Under is their awareness of the forces that move things. One who overstands sees power for what it is, but may or may not hold and use power in the obvious sense. One who overstands knows that the business will succeed only if it extracts value from others and so is inherrently predatory. One who overstands this fact may accept it and play anyway or refuse to exploit others.
Overstanding emerged as a word from the global hip hop culture, to help portray the distinction between the understanding that life is difficult and the overstanding that life is more difficult than it need be because it is in the interest of those in power to keep things as they are. Overstanding should help but does not always liberate people.
The Distinction between Overstanding and Understanding is a matter of context and awareness. To overstand is to comprehend a thing itself AND to have knowledge of why it is the way it is and of its place or role in the grand scheme of things. If you can use something or do a job, you understand and memorize enough to to act. (be a competent consumer of it) one who understands may also be able to innovate or redesign but otherwise accepts the boundaries of a thing as given.
Understanding can Drive the car, maybe fix it, maybe even design or improve it within its basic structure. Overstanding realizes that the design is imperfect in the way it is for reasons beyond simple engineering. For example, overstanding knows that we could have cars that use less or no gasoline but that we won't because it is not in the interest of those who control the making of cars to make them last longer, be more efficient, less expensive etc. They make their money when you buy, fuel and fix the car, so why would they help you take thier money away? Nevermind pollution or helping poor folks out.
The difference between Under and Over standing is the difference between seeing and acting with awareness or blindly playing a role. Understanding does the Job, and maybe even wrote the Business Plan (the person who wrote the business plan may understand how to set up businesses). What distinguishes Over from Under is their awareness of the forces that move things. One who overstands sees power for what it is, but may or may not hold and use power in the obvious sense. One who overstands knows that the business will succeed only if it extracts value from others and so is inherrently predatory. One who overstands this fact may accept it and play anyway or refuse to exploit others.
Overstanding emerged as a word from the global hip hop culture, to help portray the distinction between the understanding that life is difficult and the overstanding that life is more difficult than it need be because it is in the interest of those in power to keep things as they are. Overstanding should help but does not always liberate people.
Even though I could save money and make my girl real happy by getting this perfect but uncertified diamond and that no one would ever find out, I overstand that it would be messed up to get it, so I didn't (or, but I got that shit anyway).
IE: I am aware of the dirty shit that goes on in the conflict diamond trade and that the diamond is cheap for a reason and so if I get it, I risk contirbuting to the misery and death of my own African people many of whome have it bad enough already thanks to my govenment and its racist policies.
IE: I am aware of the dirty shit that goes on in the conflict diamond trade and that the diamond is cheap for a reason and so if I get it, I risk contirbuting to the misery and death of my own African people many of whome have it bad enough already thanks to my govenment and its racist policies.
by evilelove December 11, 2006
The Distinction between Overstanding and Understanding is a matter of "authority". If you can use something or do a job, you understand and memorize enough to act. In order to innovate or redesign, you must overstand. Understanding can Drive the car, but Overstanding Builds it, (or replaces it with something better). The difference between Under and Over standing is the difference between Oper-ating and Cre-ating. Understanding does the Job, Overstanding wrote the Business Plan. It is similar to the distinction between Academic "Knowledge" and Experiential "Wisdom". Overstanding emerged as a word from the global hip hop culture, to help portray an ethic of entrepeneurialism , self sufficiency, and sustainability.
"Overstand the Definition, then write your own."
(Check any Hip hop lyric that uses it. I recommend "Sol illaquists of Sound. ;)
(Check any Hip hop lyric that uses it. I recommend "Sol illaquists of Sound. ;)
by Julian Picaza October 15, 2006
Overstanding you are fully aware and accepting to the matter or topic no further information is need. Beyond the thought of knowing or understanding into a state of felt word.
Overstanding, you are fully aware and accepting to the matter or topic no further information is need. Beyond the thought of knowing or understanding into a state of felt word.
I overstand the meaning no need to explain.
What is overstood does not need to be explained.
I overstand the meaning no need to explain.
What is overstood does not need to be explained.
by G'ity April 21, 2019
Where the understanding of a thing may provide ones approach, handling, and control of a thing, overstanding can add both effect and the implication of a thing over time. Overstandings equate to the wisdom of things within ones understanding of things.
by myimatics January 28, 2019
To see a case scenario from every aspect as total different ideas or beliefs are understood non-emotionally as a philosopher.
To not emotionally only understand something by only seeing it one way.
To not emotionally only understand something by only seeing it one way.
As a opposer up against a challenger, I overstand why we are at war.
Being challenged by my opposer, I overstand, as to not being mad, sad, happy, nor worried about the reason for da challenge or the out come.
Being challenged by my opposer, I overstand, as to not being mad, sad, happy, nor worried about the reason for da challenge or the out come.
by Piru Deli Da Prophet May 22, 2020