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The core of it stands that 'urban populations have become mainly passive'. Perhaps I'd consider revising to replace passive with consumers. So, we've been taugh
by josho 6y ago
The core of it stands that 'urban populations have become mainly passive'. Perhaps I'd consider revising to replace passive with consumers. So, we've been taught and continually urged to spend our idle hours consuming. So, it isn't a surprise to me that most folks don't know any other way to spend their time.
- goldenkey 6y agoConsumption usually costs money and increases money velocity, which leads to a better economy. So it's a bit different than "idleness."
- brokenmachine 6y agoA better economy... Please define "better".
- goldenkey 6y agoMoney is worse when its velocity is low. This is associated with hoarding of cash. The world could have 10000T in cash but if no exchange happens, everyone is poor.
- brokenmachine 6y agoEndless consumption is a delusion, regardless of how much "better" the economy appears. Idleness doesn't necessitate consumption, and it's interesting that that conclusion was jumped to.