From: metahuman (v1@metavirus.net)
Date: Tue Dec 16 2003 - 15:47:44 MST
[simul]
Trust is not, for me, synonymous with faith.
Trust, for me, is "rational expectation" and faith is "irrational expectation".
I choose to make this distinction between the two terms. My definition of trust is, therefore, more useful, as an abbreviation for the concept of "rational or reasoned expectation based on prior experience".
[simul]
Can you explain how that definition of trust is "emotional"?
[metahuman]
You've just answered your question.
[simul]
My definition also coincides with the dictionary definition, but not with some popular usage - as you point out.
[metahuman]
Here's a tip: get a dictionary and a thesaurus. Luckily, Wordsmyth.net has both.
http://www.wordsmyth.net/live/home.php?script=search&matchent=trust&matchtype=exacti
Of the 10 definitions of trust, 10 of the definitions--directly or indirectly--imply faith: faith, confidence, reliance, belief, hope, dependence. It seems in most cases regarding definition you want to use a personal definition thus using an emotional definition. Definitions should not be subjective. They should always be objective so that the effectiveness of oral and written communication can improve.
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