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 bananaman
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 Imagine a world without Materialism 
#15722097 - 01/26/12 05:45 PM (4 months, 23 hours ago) |
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I'm sad today, because I realized nearly every single thing in my room is made in a factory. By a machine. Almost everywhere I go, there's a layer of concrete between the Earth and I.
We have all these roads, street lights, and stinky cars so people can go make and spend money. Isn't there more to life than money? Why do people need to buy all this stuff to be happy? I don't get it. Can't people see the bigger picture? People are so obsessed with new clothes and ipods. It's crazy. And it looks like the world is becoming exponentially more and more industrialized and globalized. Even the fruit at the grocery store has all been genetically altered and mass produced. Shit, we do anything on the internet now. And I mean anything (including buying more stuff). Everything has a price tag on it. For example, if I want to take a trip to Big Sur to get away from it all- it costs money. I can barely think and breathe without there being some sort of tax on it.
What if we all realized how much all this bullshit is really just dominating our lives. Draining our savings. Turning us into greedy zombies. There would be a higher quality of life, in my opinion, because all these materials wouldn't be in the way. Less crime, less greed, less shitheads trying to prove themselves to society.
Think about it. Just the slightest revelation amongst many people could have profound effects. Will this realization ever take place? Highly unlikely. But hey, anything's possible. I don't know how exactly to change the world, but if people everywhere changed their thinking, I know for a fact things would be better.
And no I'm not a communist, or an anarchist or an occupy wall street guy, or a guy scheming up some sort of dictatorship. I'm just a normal guy trying to psychologically fix this backwards society
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 Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722144 - 01/26/12 05:53 PM (4 months, 23 hours ago) |
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It is still possible to do Walden.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722148 - 01/26/12 05:54 PM (4 months, 23 hours ago) |
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We'd be lazy and motiveless
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722161 - 01/26/12 05:56 PM (4 months, 23 hours ago) |
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Don't you find it a little bit silly that you are complaining about society and materialism while using a factory made computer, connected via the internet created and maintained by corporations all the while happily using electricity grid at your own leisure.
You know what those guys in their 'stinky cars' are doing? Going to work to maintain the infrastructure so you can preach on here like you are somehow better than everyone else.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722228 - 01/26/12 06:14 PM (4 months, 23 hours ago) |
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Quote:
bananaman said:
Almost everywhere I go, there's a layer of concrete between the Earth and I.
Making such a distinction is your choice.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: Jwlst]
#15722233 - 01/26/12 06:15 PM (4 months, 23 hours ago) |
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stinky cars
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman] 1
#15722242 - 01/26/12 06:16 PM (4 months, 23 hours ago) |
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Quote:
bananaman said:
I'm just a normal guy trying to psychologically fix this backwards society
Society "out there" or the concept of it in your head?
absit invidia and so on...
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: Jwlst]
#15722700 - 01/26/12 08:05 PM (4 months, 21 hours ago) |
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I am trying to spread a message of anti-materialism. But mainly I am focusing on consumerism- the obsession of buying things. So what if I am using a computer? A household item used to access the web to post my thoughts is different than a having a blinged out Mercedes and silk pants. And I am only trying to get people to realize money and expensive things should not be the only thing that motivates us.
And where did I say I was better than everyone else?
Better than you? maybe
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: King Klick]
#15722738 - 01/26/12 08:13 PM (4 months, 21 hours ago) |
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I'd rather be "lazy and motiveless" instead foaming at the mouth trying to make as much money as I possibly can. And why is money our only motive? Can't we look forward to taking pride in our accomplishments. I like to reward myself with simple leisure time. Maybe I will listen to music, make music, read, or write but I really try not to go to the mall to buy materials I can surround myself with. But I guess I'm different.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: DieCommie]
#15722779 - 01/26/12 08:23 PM (4 months, 21 hours ago) |
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It's hard to live out on your own, if thats what you mean.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722786 - 01/26/12 08:24 PM (4 months, 21 hours ago) |
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Quote:
bananaman said:But I guess I'm different.
Guess again.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: Jwlst]
#15722812 - 01/26/12 08:29 PM (4 months, 21 hours ago) |
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op may i ask what you do for a living?
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: jboredone]
#15722846 - 01/26/12 08:37 PM (4 months, 21 hours ago) |
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Me? I do a lot of things. I don't do much to make money. You know that green paper with numbers on it? It's unhealthy. Every now and then its okay, such as for necessities, but in general I don't let it dominate my life like you people.
To answer your question, I am a full time college student.
A thinker, if you will.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722867 - 01/26/12 08:44 PM (4 months, 20 hours ago) |
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: Jwlst]
#15722868 - 01/26/12 08:44 PM (4 months, 20 hours ago) |
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We'll, yes, I suppose I am human after all.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722885 - 01/26/12 08:49 PM (4 months, 20 hours ago) |
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ahh i was just wondering how you got food and a place to live... I really hate hearing about people that make millions and end up filling for bankruptcy a few years down the road. There are a lot of people out there that work day to day just to feed there family and provide shelter not just buy ipads and such.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman] 1
#15722915 - 01/26/12 08:58 PM (4 months, 20 hours ago) |
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Don't like it? Don't participate in it.
Go move to Africa and live in a hunter gatherer society. See how you like living without electricity and your other material possessions.
It costs money to get to Big Sur? It doesn't if you walk. Then you wouldn't be relying on "the system."
But oh but wait, you want to be there quickly and without any effort. 
People post this garbage all the time. You're a hypocrite. You're telling people to live their life a certain way, but you aren't following it.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: jboredone]
#15722933 - 01/26/12 09:03 PM (4 months, 20 hours ago) |
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Well I can thank my loving parents for helping me out there.
The economy is hurting a lot of good people though, you're definitely right. Breaks my heart seeing the rich get richer while the poor get poorer. -These are all symtoms of a money-addicted society, by the way.
This is why I am doing the "focus on college" route. I want to find my calling, and excel at whatever it is, so the world doesn't take a dump on me.
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: HeavyToilet] 1
#15722934 - 01/26/12 09:03 PM (4 months, 20 hours ago) |
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Are you supported by your parents?
EDIT\\ just saw your post above, come back to tell us all about money and how unimportant it is when you actually have to work for it.
Edited by Jwlst (01/26/12 09:16 PM)
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Re: Imagine a world without Materialism [Re: bananaman]
#15722952 - 01/26/12 09:10 PM (4 months, 20 hours ago) |
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Quote:
bananaman said:
Well I can thank my loving parents for helping me out there.
Ah yes, of course, mommy and daddy are the ones footing your bills.
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The economy is hurting a lot of good people though, you're definitely right. Breaks my heart seeing the rich get richer while the poor get poorer. -These are all symtoms of a money-addicted society, by the way.
How about you sell all your possessions and give your money to those less fortunate than you?
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This is why I am doing the "focus on college" route. I want to find my calling, and excel at whatever it is, so the world doesn't take a dump on me.
You don't want the world to take a dump on you? Looking after yourself over others I see?
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