> He's saying that the "greed" described by the original commenter is the same source of innovation that's given us all of the modern amenities we enjoy today.
And is life any better today than in 1990? Are we happier?
I think he's arguing that material possessions don't necessarily correlate to 'quality of life' and happiness.
I would personally be pretty happy without a car or computer. But I live in a ridiculous city that is sprawled out over hundreds of square kilometres with terrible public transportation, and live in a society where electronic communication is basically a requirement to do anything.
My happiest childhood memories where on my grandfather's farm. My wife's happiest childhood memories where in her small village in an 'under-developed' country. Today life in Canada is stressful as hell, and her country has been consumed by violence and corruption.
And is life any better today than in 1990? Are we happier?
I think he's arguing that material possessions don't necessarily correlate to 'quality of life' and happiness.
I would personally be pretty happy without a car or computer. But I live in a ridiculous city that is sprawled out over hundreds of square kilometres with terrible public transportation, and live in a society where electronic communication is basically a requirement to do anything.
My happiest childhood memories where on my grandfather's farm. My wife's happiest childhood memories where in her small village in an 'under-developed' country. Today life in Canada is stressful as hell, and her country has been consumed by violence and corruption.