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This article mirrors an implicit assumption that I see in a lot of these anti-materialist articles - that being that accumulation is the desired result of the u
by aelaguiz 16y ago
This article mirrors an implicit assumption that I see in a lot of these anti-materialist articles - that being that accumulation is the desired result of the undesired (and presumably unfulfilling), all dreaded, "work." For some of us accumulation of material possessions is a welcome side effect of a highly fulfilling passion which is "work." When I say work I say it with a prideful passion in my voice, not with disdain at the damned capitalists for forcing me into this materialist trap. I love my work first, but the car is nice too. Perhaps the author just needs to find some purpose.
- karjaluoto 16y agoI'm quite convinced I have found some purpose. For that matter, I quite like my work. What concerns me is the idea that so many feel they need to own something, in order to enjoy it.
- aelaguiz 16y agoI think that class of people is attempting to fill a void in their life with possessions, but that doesn't imply that all or even most ownership is unhealthy/bad. If you are buying things to find fulfillment you might as well eat the money, but if you are fulfilled and buying things (responsibly) - I applaud you.