"One wonders whether a generation that demands instant satisfaction of all its needs and instant solution of the world's problems will produce anything of lasting value. Such a generation, even when equipped with the most modern technology, will be essentially primitive - it will stand in awe of nature, and submit to the tutelage of medicine men."
Discussion
Precient af
Let the rugs continue
#adhd ?
Looking to satisfy demands is fine, I guess, as long as there is a deeper understanding of how they stack up against other needs, of those around one and, importantly, of one’s future self, one’s soul, one’s mind body health, and ultimately the role they play in creating healthy environments for growth and betterment, micro and macro.
Great insight about value. This post also resembles this:
nostr:nevent1qqswjxnrl95kwfugmwwuelxswk9jn0jehantx82fhadu5nv5d9qy82qpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzvupzq7ueramk6pxc0j6agfvk3qv855s0dt7pdv4e45nd434caemv9pqdqvzqqqqqqyj76k8y post matches very well with this:
That’s a clear description of human behavior
Lasting value comes only from lasting effort. Even bitcoin isnt anywhere near the effort mark of multi-generational value. Now consider this when you look at all the instant nostr clients and micro apps. We’re still so early. Which begs the question - will any of you live long enough to see the promise land? How many are truly ok with that?
Which promised land?
No need to wonder
“Easy times make weak men”
… weak men make hard times, hard times make strong men … it is a cycle.
We are currently in the low point of the productivity cycle however the next peak will come just as sure as the sun will rise.
exhibit A: architecture?