I really enjoyed this rant/vent, and IMO occasionally just a gush of frustration about A Thing is entirely healthy :-)
I think we do value surface traits too highly - "magnetic, fascinating, stunning, attractive, glowing, dominant, forceful and energetic" - as the article illustrates.
Why not, I mean they are positive and nice and not to be condemned in any way, but they are just a bit too valued over other better traits - the downgraded "citizenship, duty, work, golden deeds, honor, reputation, morals, manners and integrity".
A society which lauded the quiet achievers, or simply the concept of diligent accomplishment, would be nice I think.
I think we do value surface traits too highly - "magnetic, fascinating, stunning, attractive, glowing, dominant, forceful and energetic" - as the article illustrates.
Why not, I mean they are positive and nice and not to be condemned in any way, but they are just a bit too valued over other better traits - the downgraded "citizenship, duty, work, golden deeds, honor, reputation, morals, manners and integrity".
A society which lauded the quiet achievers, or simply the concept of diligent accomplishment, would be nice I think.