The Zeitgeist Movement

[hmmm_tea]

Discovered about this lot via the Socialists who had seen them on the 4th plinth. Their views are distinctly odd in places and I disagree with them on a number of points, but their views are broadly socialist and they do have a some interesting ways of looking at things

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hmmm look harder

[ext_209614]

Many of the questions you raise have been answered by those in the movement. Listen to these radio addresses to learn more. It really isn't as woo woo as you think.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Peter-Joseph

Re: hmmm look harder

[hmmm_tea]

Thanks

Was intending to explore the rest of the site when I get a moment, will take a look at that too.

[fiat_knox]

we all need purpose and to gain that we need to be able to do our bit for society.

We need to find our own purpose in life, lest less benevolent interests decide to choose our life's purpose for us.

[feanelwa]

Well said.

[hmmm_tea]

Fair point, but the tasks have to be there to find that purpose.

Just look at how enthusiastic craftsmen can get about their work (eg. builders, joiners, etc) when faced with the right task. Technology should be their to enhance their crafts not to take them away. It's the human influence that adds character to the resulting products and gives us items that are not just clones of each other.