Forum – Week 11 – The Philosophy of Technology
This is my modest run about, for short errands to the shops etc. Some say it's excessive...I say it's mmmaaaaadddd!!!!!This was a surprisingly engaging discussion with genuine opinion bandied about by numerous different students for a change. I guess the idea of guilt attached to the use of technology sparks a reaction in many. I believe capitalism is a deeply floored system of social structure that rewards greedy ambition with excessive material gain and power.
ABC radio recently featured some talk back with American economist Robert H Frank who had conducted research into money feeding happiness. Apparently it does, to a degree. It seems, according the results, that happiness can be bought for a household income of around $100,000.00 per annum in the current economic climate. This apparently enables an average family to pay off a modest mortgage, eat well and purchase any services they need to make life easier and fun, such as gardening, car washes, entertainment etc. Beyond this the researcher claimed there was no higher level of genuine happiness that could be attained. In fact, he stated that excessive earning and lavish lifestyles can be quite damaging, as those living such a life become alienated from the ‘real’ world. If only the capitalist pigs that promote unnecessary consumerism would take a long hard look at themselves…
Reference:
Whittington, Steven. “Forum – Week 11 – The Philosophy of Technology.” Workshop presented at EMU space, level 5, Schultz building, University of Adelaide, 29th of May 2008.
Harris, David. “Forum – Week 11 – The Philosophy of Technology.” Workshop presented at EMU space, level 5, Schultz building, University of Adelaide, 29th of May 2008.
posted by David J Dowling @ 5:05 PM
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QUOTES: "I believe capitalism is a deeply floored system of social structure that rewards greedy ambition with excessive material gain and power."
"If only the capitalist pigs that promote unnecessary consumerism would take a long hard look at themselves…"
Don't worry, they will eventually pay for their crimes, aye Comrad!
They'll probably hire some desperado's to pay for their crimes me thinks..
John beat me to my comment. AYE COMRADE!!
In all times of soical and politcal unrest great change has resulted. This is the longest lasting era of social injustice. It has been bought through consumerist complacency. But through it, people are become more aware of the capitalist regime and as a matter of course, the resulting change will be the greatest yet.
That or I'm just spouting conspiracy and propaganda..
AGHHH THE GIANT LIZARDS ARE GOING TO DRINK MY BLOOD!!!! lol
The point is, Luke, the giant lizards are already drinking your blood - you just don't know it yet...
i heard about a study that studied eating habits with happiness.
apparently the secret is to live in the country and eat beans = happy :)
:) :) :) :)
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