Everyone wants more, or at least that is what one would assume through an experience of any platform that relies on advertising. It's become so saturated in our culture that it's practically a good in and of itself.
But less of those things that take us away from what is meaningful seems to be a pretty simple and good notion.
I'm reminded of Mr. Creosote from Monty Python as far as the insatiable desire for more goes. Doesn't end well...
It's wild how 'radical' doing less feels in both a personal and a global sense. It makes the most sense and yet there are countless justifications given as to why we can't slow down or decrease our consumption. Yet both our world and our selves are at a breaking point.
Thanks Landon! Glad you enjoyed it. Been reading a strange combo of degrowth stuff and how our productivity culture is out of control. This ended up being the result. :)
Love the re-posing of what 'less' might mean.
Everyone wants more, or at least that is what one would assume through an experience of any platform that relies on advertising. It's become so saturated in our culture that it's practically a good in and of itself.
But less of those things that take us away from what is meaningful seems to be a pretty simple and good notion.
I'm reminded of Mr. Creosote from Monty Python as far as the insatiable desire for more goes. Doesn't end well...
It's wild how 'radical' doing less feels in both a personal and a global sense. It makes the most sense and yet there are countless justifications given as to why we can't slow down or decrease our consumption. Yet both our world and our selves are at a breaking point.
Wonderful article Ben!
Thanks Elaine! I'm glad you liked it.
A great read Ben! Looking forward to passing this on to a few family and friends.
Thanks Landon! Glad you enjoyed it. Been reading a strange combo of degrowth stuff and how our productivity culture is out of control. This ended up being the result. :)