Apparently so- according to this guy. You’re lucky to not be charged for all that air too, your welcome dirty socialist xD
/heavily joking /heavy sarcasm
Fr there are human rights and consumerism. It’s ehh how people can be like “having less in life is real freedom” just to cope for being poor and not be able to meet the minimal satisfaction of life.
You realize money is required for more than material goods, right? Experiences take money. Museums, live events, transportation, lodging (even if just a tent), all need money. In some places, accessing parks and beaches require money. None of these things are desires for material goods, but desires for experiences - experiences that make life more fulfilling. Experiences that can enrich the spirit, or provide opportunities for bonding with others.
I can get behind anti-consumerism, but to be unable to partake in enjoying nature or exploring our culture, just because we’re poor, is to deny us access to a crucial part of our humanity.
Actually, just go to the library. Depending on where you live, you’ll not just find all kinds of books, there may also be audio book, board games, console games, game consoles and computers you can just use.
There might comfortable furniture and coffee, you can go there just for the mood or the peace.
Got kids? There might be a whole section just for kids. It may include toys or even a play-area.
There might a whole wall of post from people who wants your attention on something. There’s probably a few about free activities you could join.
Go to the library and read a book on Zen or something. You can’t be free until you renounce material desire.
Is food material desire?
Apparently so- according to this guy. You’re lucky to not be charged for all that air too, your welcome dirty socialist xD /heavily joking /heavy sarcasm
Fr there are human rights and consumerism. It’s ehh how people can be like “having less in life is real freedom” just to cope for being poor and not be able to meet the minimal satisfaction of life.
You realize money is required for more than material goods, right? Experiences take money. Museums, live events, transportation, lodging (even if just a tent), all need money. In some places, accessing parks and beaches require money. None of these things are desires for material goods, but desires for experiences - experiences that make life more fulfilling. Experiences that can enrich the spirit, or provide opportunities for bonding with others.
I can get behind anti-consumerism, but to be unable to partake in enjoying nature or exploring our culture, just because we’re poor, is to deny us access to a crucial part of our humanity.
Actually, just go to the library. Depending on where you live, you’ll not just find all kinds of books, there may also be audio book, board games, console games, game consoles and computers you can just use.
There might comfortable furniture and coffee, you can go there just for the mood or the peace.
Got kids? There might be a whole section just for kids. It may include toys or even a play-area.
There might a whole wall of post from people who wants your attention on something. There’s probably a few about free activities you could join.
Or, go to the library and read some Marx. You can’t avoid material circumstances in your life, they shape it.
Whether you even have the opportunity to go to the library and sit there reading is, in itself, a material circumstance that is subject to change.