In this episode, we explore an addiction so infectious that it now affects everyone in the world, and so deadly that it may yet kill us all… It starts out as just a delusion, but it soon becomes as addictive and all-consuming as the most deadly of narcotic drugs.
Tom, I've probably misunderstood this article because I'm wondering what level of possession it is to which you refer. You have lived a somewhat nomadic life and by your own admission have scraped by on very little remuneration, largely due to others taking advantage of your goodness and kind nature. A leap into the unknown is what you do because you have little to lose but for those like myself who crave security above all else (because I really could not cope without it!) it is only the knowledge that I own outright the very modest roof over my head which allows me to sleep at night. I accept that you are looking at a much bigger picture which as a defeatist I cannot even begin to comprehend!!
Great article Tom, I think unless we can find some alternative way to live without the monetary system the addiction will continue, there needs to be a fundamental mindset shift in how we perceive and see 'value' in ourselves and others. although a bit cheesy, there's a powerful quote from Michael Caine in the film 'Interstellar' - "we must think not as individuals but as a species"
Just love this article Tom, most of the possessionism depicted by a hollywoodesque illusions of wealth, and a possession based model of success drive this global need for possessions. Moral values have no footing in tinsel town and thus the globe will continue to be mesmerised by possession based success criteria. On the other hand, the two most populace countries in the world being China & India are running out of demarcated space to expand into, and this mere fact will trigger hostilities as they fight for possession of land mass in the not too distant future.
Tom, I've probably misunderstood this article because I'm wondering what level of possession it is to which you refer. You have lived a somewhat nomadic life and by your own admission have scraped by on very little remuneration, largely due to others taking advantage of your goodness and kind nature. A leap into the unknown is what you do because you have little to lose but for those like myself who crave security above all else (because I really could not cope without it!) it is only the knowledge that I own outright the very modest roof over my head which allows me to sleep at night. I accept that you are looking at a much bigger picture which as a defeatist I cannot even begin to comprehend!!
Great article Tom, I think unless we can find some alternative way to live without the monetary system the addiction will continue, there needs to be a fundamental mindset shift in how we perceive and see 'value' in ourselves and others. although a bit cheesy, there's a powerful quote from Michael Caine in the film 'Interstellar' - "we must think not as individuals but as a species"
Just love this article Tom, most of the possessionism depicted by a hollywoodesque illusions of wealth, and a possession based model of success drive this global need for possessions. Moral values have no footing in tinsel town and thus the globe will continue to be mesmerised by possession based success criteria. On the other hand, the two most populace countries in the world being China & India are running out of demarcated space to expand into, and this mere fact will trigger hostilities as they fight for possession of land mass in the not too distant future.