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For many other cultures, the study of [[Vulcan | For many other cultures, the study of '''[[Vulcan]]s''' is a laborious one, filled with contradictions and paradoxes. We say that we act only on logic, yet practice what some may consider almost barbaric mating rituals. We eagerly dissect each nuance of science and mathematics, yet possess a deep spirituality. We are coldly rational and passionately traditional. Many of these seeming discrepancies are vital parts of Vulcan culture and although other species despair of ever fully understanding our mindset, to the people of Vulcan it is only the logical way to exist. | ||
One of the central and most overemphasized assumptions about Vulcan culture is that we have no emotions. Not only do Vulcans have emotions, our emotions are so strong and violent that in order to ensure the survival of our race, we were forced to find ways to suppress and control them. [[ma:Surak|Surak]], one of the most important figures in Vulcan mythology and history, brought the Vulcan race out of widespread warfare and into a golden age of logic and peace by teaching his people how to control their passionate feelings. For over 2000 years, the Vulcan people have followed [[ma:Surak|Surak's]] teachings, continuing to learn methods to restrain and control our inner compulsions. | One of the central and most overemphasized assumptions about Vulcan culture is that we have no emotions. Not only do Vulcans have emotions, our emotions are so strong and violent that in order to ensure the survival of our race, we were forced to find ways to suppress and control them. [[ma:Surak|Surak]], one of the most important figures in Vulcan mythology and history, brought the Vulcan race out of widespread warfare and into a golden age of logic and peace by teaching his people how to control their passionate feelings. For over 2000 years, the Vulcan people have followed [[ma:Surak|Surak's]] teachings, continuing to learn methods to restrain and control our inner compulsions. | ||
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