https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/880208The opposite (but reinforcing) civilization trend is murkier to describe, but I’d say it is a bias against simplicity, sharing, not consuming, and well… against happiness itself.
Happy people are satisfied in a deep way, and will probably not feel the need to buy things and consume mass quantities.
A person who is afraid, in pain, confused, competitive, envious, anxious etc is an ideal consumer.
If one were to see many ‘strangers’ going around lovingly and unselfconsciously hugging one another, and asking if they are feeling well, that would be a sign that something in our culture has dramatically changed.
The fact that that statement sounds humorous shows how ingrained these habits are, even in those who are trying to see beyond them.
What if it just a pinch of that odd little plant from outer space helps you not so much
escape reality, as accept reality? — 0 thru 9
how would cannabis be any better or different than those things mentioned above? — 0 thru 9
About taking ‘pure CBD’, I was curious if it could provide me enough of a buzz like the other forms of cannabis I’ve tried.
The answer is thankfully… YES, it can. — 0 thru 9
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