late capitalism; I seem to be angry rather a lot lately
"the more you want the less happy you feel" thank you for the moralistic advice.
What I *want* is to own my used car, live in a studio apartment, have some sort of social life which includes projects and time for spiritual development, have health care, and have a day job which doesn't kill me.
This should not be out of reach in a society as prosperous as this one claims to be. Why should I *not* be unhappy when this appears beyond reach?
late capitalism; I seem to be angry rather a lot lately
Generations before us dreamed of mansions.
We just dream of houses.
Every day this goes on I am furious.
late capitalism; I seem to be angry rather a lot lately
@Leucrotta "be happy with what you got" is only good advice if you have something to begin with.
late capitalism; I seem to be angry rather a lot lately
@Leucrotta This society makes too much use of the strategy to make "a problem" of anyone whose needs are not "convenient" - rather than make sure you are materially comfortable, you're instead criticised for not fitting into someone (else)'s little box.
late capitalism; I seem to be angry rather a lot lately
@Leucrotta yeah, it is not out of line to want any of those things, these are all pretty low on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and it is a sin that our society makes them as hard to get as it does.