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This image contrasts modern consumerism with something simple which makes people happy and joyful: dancing and the company of friends!
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Make it some wine or hard cider or Mead. Heh, was looking over the beads on the gals, nice White Hearts - white glass center with the colored glass on the outer layer. Old type of trade bead - were popular in North America too. I've done crafting with those. Have a favorite bead necklace made with mainly green beads, some red ones for accent and a nice chevron bead in the middle.
Amen, that's a true life! Having a pint with a friend and some delicate snacks! These girls tend to be very good at craftsmanship, it's something which they learn from childhood on! I would love to own one of their necklaces, but it's hard to get authentic ones, many are made today by machines in factories and that's not the same thing.
We might experience this in the future. Certain chemicals can stimulate certain areas in the brain which can cause us to feel pleasure. They only have to constantly drug us (maybe through the water supply? Through food?). It wouldn't be real pleasure and happiness, but artificial neural stimulation, but a naturalist would argue that "feeling happy makes happy". I see it from a more spiritual perspective.
One definition of "real" is something having objective independent existence outside of subjective experience (although a subjectivist will argue that everything we objectively experience is only a form of subjective inner experience. Emmanuel Kant became fascinated by this very idea).
However, my definition of "real" comes from the classical definition: something which is authentic and natural. Real meaning in our context that something is natural, not unnatural ("against nature or God"). To use drugs to artificially stimulate someone to be happy is anything but authentic or natural, it’s in fact a lie, since it covers up the person’s actual experience and feelings. It’s like putting on a mask to pretend to have a smiling face, all while crying underneath this very costume.
However, my definition of "real" comes from the classical definition: something which is authentic and natural. Real meaning in our context that something is natural, not unnatural ("against nature or God"). To use drugs to artificially stimulate someone to be happy is anything but authentic or natural, it’s in fact a lie, since it covers up the person’s actual experience and feelings. It’s like putting on a mask to pretend to have a smiling face, all while crying underneath this very costume.
How would you define your position? How do you see creation as unnatural and chaos as natural? How would you be able to differentiate between a form of chaos which was created to be chaotic for any observer and a form of creation which has no actual creator but conveys order?
Have you ever read about the simulation hypothesis and the holographic principle, if so, what do you think about it?
Have you ever read about the simulation hypothesis and the holographic principle, if so, what do you think about it?
To me, both examples don't look good. But the thought itself, the idea, I like it.
It seems to me that the more a person has knowledge, understanding, the more he looks at the world around him, the less things bring him happiness, really important things come to the fore. To make a pleasant thing for a family, a good friend and even a passer-by can bring more happiness than any dance or console, smartphone and any other things. At the same time, I love art, including dancing, there is something relaxing about it, and I love computer games, animation, films, music, all this is also art, which can make you think a lot.
A gift from a loved one is important not because of what it is, but because the person cares about you. And the dance is important, first of all, not by the beauty of the performance, but by the expression of emotions. And this means that there is nothing unambiguous, good or bad, it all depends on the perspective.
It seems to me that the more a person has knowledge, understanding, the more he looks at the world around him, the less things bring him happiness, really important things come to the fore. To make a pleasant thing for a family, a good friend and even a passer-by can bring more happiness than any dance or console, smartphone and any other things. At the same time, I love art, including dancing, there is something relaxing about it, and I love computer games, animation, films, music, all this is also art, which can make you think a lot.
A gift from a loved one is important not because of what it is, but because the person cares about you. And the dance is important, first of all, not by the beauty of the performance, but by the expression of emotions. And this means that there is nothing unambiguous, good or bad, it all depends on the perspective.
I'm glad that you agree!
Indeed, but these computer games have a special meaning to you, don't they? People love Star Wars, but I think what they actually love about it is the ancient connections it has, it's an extremely old mythos which was sold in a modern package! As for art and dancing, these are things which touch our souls! My criticism isn't focused on the mere existence of movies and games and computers, but on the fact that people often consume blindlessly. One of my old professors said that our ancestors used to "consume responsibly". This stuck with me, what he meant was this: a purchase or act should mean something to us! I have friends who own 500 shoes but only need 5 pairs. It's obvious that they hope to fill a hole in their hearts, but consumerism isn't going to fill it. I don't blame anyone, because consumerism is pushed onto little children in the West before they can even begin to think properly. They grow up with consumerism as a quasi-religious act.
A gift from a loved one is connected with memories and feelings of admiration and love, I personally also see objects such as family heirlooms as very special! These are often objects which have either been crafted for our ancestors or which have belonged to us for generations! They can be seen as living parts of our ancestry and family history!
Indeed, but these computer games have a special meaning to you, don't they? People love Star Wars, but I think what they actually love about it is the ancient connections it has, it's an extremely old mythos which was sold in a modern package! As for art and dancing, these are things which touch our souls! My criticism isn't focused on the mere existence of movies and games and computers, but on the fact that people often consume blindlessly. One of my old professors said that our ancestors used to "consume responsibly". This stuck with me, what he meant was this: a purchase or act should mean something to us! I have friends who own 500 shoes but only need 5 pairs. It's obvious that they hope to fill a hole in their hearts, but consumerism isn't going to fill it. I don't blame anyone, because consumerism is pushed onto little children in the West before they can even begin to think properly. They grow up with consumerism as a quasi-religious act.
A gift from a loved one is connected with memories and feelings of admiration and love, I personally also see objects such as family heirlooms as very special! These are often objects which have either been crafted for our ancestors or which have belonged to us for generations! They can be seen as living parts of our ancestry and family history!
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