Rant for all
I've been noticing a problem. Everyone I see on campus is either looking at their phone or laptop. And at home, it's either a laptop or a TV. This isn't just habitual, its a life style thats promoted by every place that has wifi. Hours wasted, reading and looking at random things online that have very little meaning in reality. I feel gross because I just spent an hour downloading pictures of Gundam models. Sure, I would love to replicate them one day. But if I do, I doubt anyone nearby will understand their value to me. One reason for that is I've built up an admiration for how awesome these models, these toys are. Another is that everyone else has done the same for other things which are just as bizzare and far-placed from right now. Look at the context you're in. You may be reading this in an internet cafe, or from your own room. Ask yourself what is going on, and fail to come up with an answer. Nothing is going on because we've isolated ourselves in these devices. Unless we're unified in some way, time just moves on and over us.
I think the internet and technology has drawn us from reality. I've talked to real video game developers and the end goal of all games is to create an activity that is addictive and profitable. Don't let them use you. Hollywood makes movies and TV shows for entertainment, but what do these things actually do for us? People watch their favorite series and live a life that has nothing to do with the made up characters and story. Turn it off and do something useful instead of complain when you don't have your fix. Fuck the world. I'm hungry.
This isn't about whether or not there is an "absolute" reality, but there are objective things happening right now and for that reason, they are more important. Look at where you are in your life and where you want to be, bridge the gap. The truth is that none of us know what we're doing with our lives because there are too many distractions. Right now I'm in class hearing a lesson on economics. I think it's time I started listening to the lecture. I hope all my posts aren't as crazy sounding as this.
I think the internet and technology has drawn us from reality. I've talked to real video game developers and the end goal of all games is to create an activity that is addictive and profitable. Don't let them use you. Hollywood makes movies and TV shows for entertainment, but what do these things actually do for us? People watch their favorite series and live a life that has nothing to do with the made up characters and story. Turn it off and do something useful instead of complain when you don't have your fix. Fuck the world. I'm hungry.
This isn't about whether or not there is an "absolute" reality, but there are objective things happening right now and for that reason, they are more important. Look at where you are in your life and where you want to be, bridge the gap. The truth is that none of us know what we're doing with our lives because there are too many distractions. Right now I'm in class hearing a lesson on economics. I think it's time I started listening to the lecture. I hope all my posts aren't as crazy sounding as this.