You become so wrapped up in your own world that you are unaware of where you have fallen. That rut is called conformity. It is as though he/she was a drug user. It is impossible to keep up with the pace created by the never-ending pursuit of what’s next. The peak that one wants to reach will never be reached, no matter how much they try.
Henry David Thoreau makes it clear in Walden that he is disgusted by the blind obedience of people to society’s norms. Thoreau is very open about his belief that freedom can be gained through self-reliance. He refuses to live up to the standards set by modern society.
Thoreau is not a fan of the lust that people have for money and status. It seems that just when the American society was about to get even worse, a new technology era has taken over. This is not the first or last time it has happened to the United States (or the rest of the world). This essay will discuss how the once great heart of America has been damaged, and the effects of American desires. No one can deny that they have dreams, aspirations and desires.
There’s no escaping the fact that everyone wants something. In the modern society, everything is available at an affordable price. It is this desire to be able to fulfill your desires that drives the American society and economy. As they race to the top, they claim progress. But how much has their work really achieved beyond what society values? What progress can one make if “love, money and fame are not enough”? Does it make sense to waste a life trying to achieve the pinnacle that society demands? Would it be better to spend our time pursuing goals that will ultimately make us happier?
In order to reach this goal, we need to strive for “Simplicity. Platforms that are based on the same obsession with wealth, fame, or power are worse. Facebook, Google and other multi-billion dollar companies all pretend to be the bridge between society. Just the tip is the iceberg of tech corporations. Nike, Apple or Gucci are just a few of the many brands that have sparked this lust. Society looks to those who are able to afford the newest iPhone, latest pair of footwear, hottest fashion trends, etc.
They look up to them, but they don’t see things the way everyone else does. They are able to see the reality of life as it should be. One will learn that “a man’s wealth is proportional to how many things he can afford, let alone.” Experience brings more wealth than money.