Difference between revisions of "Holotopia: Convenience paradox"
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− | <p>"Pursuit of happiness" is presently conceived as pursuit of <em>convenience</em> | + | <p>"Pursuit of happiness" is presently conceived as pursuit of <em>convenience</em>—of goals that <em>appear</em> attractive, because they give instant reward. Needless to say, this naive idea of happiness is endlessly reaffirmed by advertising.</p> |
<p><em>Convenience</em> is a paradoxical and deceptive value. Surprisingly often, it leads us to a <em>less</em> convenient condition.</p> | <p><em>Convenience</em> is a paradoxical and deceptive value. Surprisingly often, it leads us to a <em>less</em> convenient condition.</p> | ||
<p>But its largest fault is that it separates us from <em>the</em> most rewarding pursuit—of human development; by developing culture.</p> | <p>But its largest fault is that it separates us from <em>the</em> most rewarding pursuit—of human development; by developing culture.</p> |
Revision as of 10:31, 14 May 2020
H O L O T O P I A: F I V E I N S I G H T S
Convenience paradox
"Pursuit of happiness" is presently conceived as pursuit of convenience—of goals that appear attractive, because they give instant reward. Needless to say, this naive idea of happiness is endlessly reaffirmed by advertising.
Convenience is a paradoxical and deceptive value. Surprisingly often, it leads us to a less convenient condition.
But its largest fault is that it separates us from the most rewarding pursuit—of human development; by developing culture.