Nepal, Sept. 22 -- I have always found it interesting how quickly we form an opinion about someone.

Let's say someone introduces themselves as a doctor. Almost immediately, we imagine them as knowledgeable, someone we can turn to for advice, and someone who is worthy of respect.

But when someone is described as an addict, a very different image comes to mind. We may think of that person as unreliable, dangerous, and incapable of contributing to society.

The interesting part is that neither description tells much about the person.

We often use labels for the sake of understanding, especially when we encounter someone or something unfamiliar. Labels give us something familiar to hold on to. They simplify complexity. Instead of figuring ...