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Why we love things?

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Memory Emotions Materialism
  1. We cherish objects that hold memories and emotions, even if they are seemingly simple things.
  2. Material possessions like a watch, a favorite pencil, or a pair of earrings can symbolize identity, hobbies, and relationships.
  3. Things we own and love can serve as reminders of love, inspiration, creativity, and cherished memories.
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Fragmentation of the self.

Default Wisdom • 236 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Individualism Language Materialism Critical Theory Communication
  1. Fragmentation of self is influenced by historical shifts like the intensification of division of labor starting in the 17th century.
  2. Language, communication, and individualism are interconnected as seen through McLuhan's views on the power of language in shaping individuality.
  3. Material advancements like the printing press and the telegraph have played a significant role in shaping societal fragmentation and the way we perceive the world.

Things of the Heart

Apposition • 39 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Materialism Digital Age Human experience
  1. Objects hold hidden stories and memories, forming a connection between their history and our own.
  2. In the Digital Age, information dominates over physical objects, impacting how we interact with the world.
  3. Slowing down, forming personal relationships with objects, and engaging in meaningful action are keys to resisting the overwhelming pace of the digital world.

Fall in Love, Not in Line

Black Lodges • 39 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Love Marxism Materialism Revolution
  1. Love is a powerful emotion that keeps people bonded and committed to each other.
  2. Marxist theory can be applied to analyze how love drives humans to impact their environment and themselves.
  3. Love, as viewed through a Marxist lens, validates real individuality and is inherent to human relations.

Materialism society

(hector egbert) • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Materialism Society Philosophy Morality
  1. Modern society is heavily influenced by materialism and the belief that everything, including consciousness, is physical.
  2. Materialism has led to a focus on maximizing pleasure and stimulants, with little value placed on reflection of morals or identity.
  3. Modern culture's embrace of materialism is seen through societal norms and behaviors, showcasing a lack of depth and substance.