dont trust society.

[bob_the_hyper]

has it ever occurred to any of you that you are all tools in a massive organization for the desensitization, innocence stealing, multinational, power hungry greed machine? well you are and there is most likely nothing you can do about it. the media and its affiliates, the "in" crowd, seem to enjoy making loads of money off the insecurities of the

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The sad truth

[anonymous]

Thanks for the link to the conversation. I entirely agree with you. But, if you must know, the scenario by which we (or is it only you and I?) are troubled is in its essence quite simplistic to explain: you, see, people, at least from a majority standpoint, are inherently stupid. There, I said it. (Most) people just don't have the brains or use of them to engage in any such battle or competition of wits, as you alluded to. Thus, a life shaped around the perceived betterment of social "style" and "hipness" (is that a word?) seems much much more plausible. It's absolutely pathetic and I admire your libertarian inclinations to strive for the other side of the spectrum, but, alas, I am afraid that we will never suffice as a nation in achieving a country based upon principles of intellect unless we begin at the problem's root and...whatever that means...

Anyways, to respond to Daniel's comment about our economical strength, which is the main component causing our overall standing as a superpower, stemming from the "acceptance-" and "coolness-" driven nature of our society, I beg to differ (no offense Daniel). Empirically, the United States has been most stable and carried the most sway at times where we were focused more on intellectual pursuits than social competitions. Our nation was founded by a collaboration of intellectuals, as is clearly demonstrated by our laws and political system. We were, for the majority of our existence as a country, centered on ideals more of brains than of feelings. It has only been in the past few decades, mainly since the sixties, that this perceived egotistical consumerist need has characterized our country.

While I do see your point about the potential shattering of out economic structure if we implement means forcing our country to tract towards the opposite region of the emotion-ration spectrum, you must keep in mind what economically expands a nation. A nation is known to have an expanding economy much more often when the nature of the goods it is producing lean more to “capital,” or machinery-type goods, than merely consumer goods. If you were to argue that it is much more realistic to assume that society will desire temporary goods of pleasure, I would be inclined to concur, which is why I originally disagreed with Robert on the practicality of his solution.
At any rate, this problem will most likely exist, and moreover perpetually grow, until the United States goes the way of the Roman Empire. In truth, there is little we can do except procrastinate this downfall. Sorry to bear the bad news.

- Jeremy West

Re: The sad truth

[twitchy_boy]

is it sad if all i want to do is laugh?