Reblogged from A Life of Virtue: Philosophy as a Way of Life:

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We achieved everything we ever wanted and more. We've built technologies which elevate humanity to the status of gods. We've tamed and controlled nature to align with our needs, and built industrial playgrounds for the flourishing of economic progress and industry.

Yet underneath the bright screens, fancy clothes and luxury cars lies an individual who is deeply disconnected with the world.

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From the Archive: As Christmas shopping is around the corner, another reflection on the superficiality and hollowness of consumerism.

"Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need, and the things you own, end up owning you." Fight Club

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