Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Week 12 Blog Reviews
Whitney:::
In a Perfect World
I thought that this was so good! It was so easy to read, and you did a really good job summarizing reading and explaining both ends of the spectrum. Your intro was terrific too. It totally drew me in. I really don’t have much to say except that I think you should have given you’re viewpoint (the same one that was in the conclusion) in your intro too! Regardless of that though, really good job.
The Fascination with Finance
Dang! I really like both of your blogs this week. As with In a Perfect World, I thought that this too was written really well and don’t have much critique. Your writing has a way of coming off both intelligently and appealing. It’s clear that you understand what you read, and when you write and reference it you write it in a way that’s easy for readers to comprehend. It’s great.
Ashley:::
The World of Money
I really enjoyed this blog. You did such a good job referencing and writing in a way that was appealing. I really like your opening statement was defining what ‘finance’ was... And I like that you did it from the text rather than a dictionary. I just don’t prefer dictionary definitions much I guess. My only suggestion would be to consider revising the sentence with the phrase “most money and money”. Really good job though!
Goverment: Creating a Protection from One’s Own Self
Good blog. I really enjoyed this writing. You had so many good and justifiable points- I think it could become a really great essay if you found and cited some scholarly references that supported your statements. I have just a few things to say about the paper. There were a few spelling/grammar errors (government in the title) that you’d probably catch next time you edited should you choose this for an essay. And my other comment is about this statement from your conclusion: “Although many expect dangerous acts to come from persons outside our country, as we can witness by experience, from the Oklahoma bombing to last week, loose security of citizens allows them to do anything that they wish.” I thought this was just a tad hard to make sense of. Good job!!
Nicole:
Freedom of folly
I agree with your stance on the subject that government should resides somewhere between the two ends of the spectrum. Overall your blog was easy to read. You had good ideas. I think if you chose to expand/revise this and use it for an essay, you consider taking a more academic voice in writing it. Perhaps you could do this merely by sourcing outside your personal opinion. Good job!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Some Kind of Purple
I can remember the counteless times I've heard my mother say “too much of anything is never a good thing.” As I’ve grown older, I’ve found her infamous words to be an everlasting piece of advice. While of course the words usually spilled from my mother’s mouth in reference to the amount of material things I had, or in the amount of freedom she gave me, I find the statement to be true in politics as well. Especially in regards to government control and libertarianism as discussed in “Politics for the Really Cool” by Josh McHugh, I think that too much of either (control versus anarchism) is not a good thing.
Let’s take a direction that's different yet still very similar from McHugh and his discussion about cryptography by looking at the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act is an enactment passed by President Bush following the tragic events of 11 September 2001. Some of the provisions of this decree include increased accessibility of the government into personal records (medical and financial), telephone conversations, and e-mail communications. It also allows for financial transactions to be regulated, and makes foreign intelligence assembly in the U.S more permissible.
Given the Patriot Act and what it stands for, it could not better exemplify the idea that neither too much control nor too little government is optimal. Essentially, the act allows enforcement officials to pry into and invade the lives our country's citizens. It strips away from citizens’ freedoms and provides more power to political practices. The government now has power sufficient enough to monitor how an individual spend their money, copious enough to note what books they're buying, and amplible enough to oversee who they're speaking with. This is our government taking a step in the authoritarian direction.
This control factor is the very thing that calls libertarianism into view. Our country stands for its freedom and the liberty it offers to it citizens, but our independence and individuality can’t be 100 percent if our free will is taken away. While all of this makes the citizens of this country who they are, it’s interesting to wonder where we’d be if the government took a step back. Citizens would unquestionably have increased individual sovereignty. In such case, imagine the validity of the word "freedom" without the government breathing down our neck. On the contrary however, think about probable terrorists like Mohammed Wali Zizi and his affiliates or those alike. Imagine the damage they could have been done on the eight anniversary of 11 September 2001 had the government not had the authority to interfere at the lengths they did.
The Patriot Act strips away individual freedoms, but to get some you’ve got to give some. In exchange for what we’re giving up, we’re receiving a higher form of protection from the government as a whole. Just as the act allows us to foresee, too much government is equally as bad as too much anarchy. At the utmost extreme, if individual or even state sovereignty could not exist in the founding colonies, it’s hard to envision how it could exist amongst 50 states. Likewise, the United States would not stand for what it does if it politically existed with a structure similar to that in North Korea. Even downplayed at a libertarian/authoritative level, there needs to be a “happy medium” (with maybe just a little bit of lean to the left!). Individual sovereignty is important, even desirable. Yet, so is the bold protection of the government. Somewhere, the two need to meet in the middle.
Let’s take a direction that's different yet still very similar from McHugh and his discussion about cryptography by looking at the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act is an enactment passed by President Bush following the tragic events of 11 September 2001. Some of the provisions of this decree include increased accessibility of the government into personal records (medical and financial), telephone conversations, and e-mail communications. It also allows for financial transactions to be regulated, and makes foreign intelligence assembly in the U.S more permissible.
Given the Patriot Act and what it stands for, it could not better exemplify the idea that neither too much control nor too little government is optimal. Essentially, the act allows enforcement officials to pry into and invade the lives our country's citizens. It strips away from citizens’ freedoms and provides more power to political practices. The government now has power sufficient enough to monitor how an individual spend their money, copious enough to note what books they're buying, and amplible enough to oversee who they're speaking with. This is our government taking a step in the authoritarian direction.
This control factor is the very thing that calls libertarianism into view. Our country stands for its freedom and the liberty it offers to it citizens, but our independence and individuality can’t be 100 percent if our free will is taken away. While all of this makes the citizens of this country who they are, it’s interesting to wonder where we’d be if the government took a step back. Citizens would unquestionably have increased individual sovereignty. In such case, imagine the validity of the word "freedom" without the government breathing down our neck. On the contrary however, think about probable terrorists like Mohammed Wali Zizi and his affiliates or those alike. Imagine the damage they could have been done on the eight anniversary of 11 September 2001 had the government not had the authority to interfere at the lengths they did.
The Patriot Act strips away individual freedoms, but to get some you’ve got to give some. In exchange for what we’re giving up, we’re receiving a higher form of protection from the government as a whole. Just as the act allows us to foresee, too much government is equally as bad as too much anarchy. At the utmost extreme, if individual or even state sovereignty could not exist in the founding colonies, it’s hard to envision how it could exist amongst 50 states. Likewise, the United States would not stand for what it does if it politically existed with a structure similar to that in North Korea. Even downplayed at a libertarian/authoritative level, there needs to be a “happy medium” (with maybe just a little bit of lean to the left!). Individual sovereignty is important, even desirable. Yet, so is the bold protection of the government. Somewhere, the two need to meet in the middle.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Week 11 Blog Reviews
Nicole::
Immigration and the Economy weeds out the selfish people
I really enjoyed reading this. It was nice to read about an ethnicity that isn’t as readily thought of. I learned so much from what you wrote too! It had good flow, and great outside sourcing! My only real recommendation is to make you thesis a bit more identifiable in the intro. Also, maybe consider moving the citation in the intro to the third paragraph to work with the quote from Kenny. I don’t think it’d do any harm to the intro, and add to that what you have in the third paragraph. Great job!
Material Girl In a Material World
Like your other writings, I thought overall this flowed well. It had a consistent voice. I enjoyed your introduction, but I think it makes a stronger statement if you omit the very last sentence and introduce Twitchell's belief in the second paragraph. Good choices of citations throughout the body. In your fourth paragraph, you could consider changing the first sentence to one about addressing memories tied to material things, rather than singling out “positive aspects” since you discuss both the good and the bad associations in the paragraph. Good job. And one last thing- check if you're citing correctly (I need to check too!). I think need the name of the author as well as the page number...
Whitney:::
I Want It All
Cute picture! I like how introduced this writing with the 7 deadly sins. It was intriguing and inviting. Overall however, given the question of your thesis, I thought it this had a sort of biased tone. And while you brought up good points, I just didn’t get the feeling that the thoughts were complete, which made them seem less supported. For example: You said that “If people can’t have everything they want they cannot be happy” and that materialism has “brought us… security and happiness.” The ideas do support your thesis, but I think they also allure the fact that we rely on material things for security, rather than being secure in ourselves... and if that’s the case, is the security a good thing?
The Melting Pot
I like the direction that your writing took. I agree with you about the positive changes African American’s have gone through, and in that we should focus on the positive. Your intro paragraph was a bit of untidy though, especially with your summary of Maggs' essay and your thesis. I liked that you gave a mini-history lesson on African American's but was mildly surprised that that was what the overall writing was about. I also think your writing could have greatly benefited from some actual sources. And one thing be cautious how often you use “it is important to…(remember, think, note, etc)". Good job this week!
Ashley:::
African Americans: The Immigrant Leaders
I like the title for this post! It’s creative, yet very informative. I like that you researched and found other documents to support your writing, and wrote in such an academic tone. I got a bit confused on the direction of it all though. Was it to show how the progress of African American’s has out done the Mexicans, or to express the contributions to the economy by the African Americans in the work force? I felt like your thesis said one thing and your writing said another (or maybe even both). I also thought that citation at the end of the second paragraph felt forced. A few of your sentences made strong statements and perfect sense, but just didn’t flow well (“From beginning as slaves and working for no profit, African Americas have increased their contributions in the American economy in a large way”). I think with some minor editing this would make a great essay!
How Much Would You Pay For My Name on Your Chest?
I agree with you! You brought up a lot of good points, and used Twitchell (who you obviously understood) well. It’s interesting to think how different we are from Eastern cultures where family (and religion, and…, etc.) mean so much more than what money can buy! My only suggestion is about your organization. There are clearly 3 paragraphs, but it’s hard to differentiate between what’s really the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. For example, “Materialism I believe hurts our culture more than anything” reads (to me at least) like the start of a conclusion and it’s at the beginning of your body. Maybe simplifying your intro and lengthening the body would help? Also, maybe use the statement above (or one like it) as an intro for your conclusion. Just some suggestions!!
Immigration and the Economy weeds out the selfish people
I really enjoyed reading this. It was nice to read about an ethnicity that isn’t as readily thought of. I learned so much from what you wrote too! It had good flow, and great outside sourcing! My only real recommendation is to make you thesis a bit more identifiable in the intro. Also, maybe consider moving the citation in the intro to the third paragraph to work with the quote from Kenny. I don’t think it’d do any harm to the intro, and add to that what you have in the third paragraph. Great job!
Material Girl In a Material World
Like your other writings, I thought overall this flowed well. It had a consistent voice. I enjoyed your introduction, but I think it makes a stronger statement if you omit the very last sentence and introduce Twitchell's belief in the second paragraph. Good choices of citations throughout the body. In your fourth paragraph, you could consider changing the first sentence to one about addressing memories tied to material things, rather than singling out “positive aspects” since you discuss both the good and the bad associations in the paragraph. Good job. And one last thing- check if you're citing correctly (I need to check too!). I think need the name of the author as well as the page number...
Whitney:::
I Want It All
Cute picture! I like how introduced this writing with the 7 deadly sins. It was intriguing and inviting. Overall however, given the question of your thesis, I thought it this had a sort of biased tone. And while you brought up good points, I just didn’t get the feeling that the thoughts were complete, which made them seem less supported. For example: You said that “If people can’t have everything they want they cannot be happy” and that materialism has “brought us… security and happiness.” The ideas do support your thesis, but I think they also allure the fact that we rely on material things for security, rather than being secure in ourselves... and if that’s the case, is the security a good thing?
The Melting Pot
I like the direction that your writing took. I agree with you about the positive changes African American’s have gone through, and in that we should focus on the positive. Your intro paragraph was a bit of untidy though, especially with your summary of Maggs' essay and your thesis. I liked that you gave a mini-history lesson on African American's but was mildly surprised that that was what the overall writing was about. I also think your writing could have greatly benefited from some actual sources. And one thing be cautious how often you use “it is important to…(remember, think, note, etc)". Good job this week!
Ashley:::
African Americans: The Immigrant Leaders
I like the title for this post! It’s creative, yet very informative. I like that you researched and found other documents to support your writing, and wrote in such an academic tone. I got a bit confused on the direction of it all though. Was it to show how the progress of African American’s has out done the Mexicans, or to express the contributions to the economy by the African Americans in the work force? I felt like your thesis said one thing and your writing said another (or maybe even both). I also thought that citation at the end of the second paragraph felt forced. A few of your sentences made strong statements and perfect sense, but just didn’t flow well (“From beginning as slaves and working for no profit, African Americas have increased their contributions in the American economy in a large way”). I think with some minor editing this would make a great essay!
How Much Would You Pay For My Name on Your Chest?
I agree with you! You brought up a lot of good points, and used Twitchell (who you obviously understood) well. It’s interesting to think how different we are from Eastern cultures where family (and religion, and…, etc.) mean so much more than what money can buy! My only suggestion is about your organization. There are clearly 3 paragraphs, but it’s hard to differentiate between what’s really the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. For example, “Materialism I believe hurts our culture more than anything” reads (to me at least) like the start of a conclusion and it’s at the beginning of your body. Maybe simplifying your intro and lengthening the body would help? Also, maybe use the statement above (or one like it) as an intro for your conclusion. Just some suggestions!!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Moving Forward
North America has always been the river bed for a flood of immigrants. Most ethnic groups came (and continue to come) here willingly, out of interest, or a desire to establish a better life. One ethnic group however was different. Imported as slaves and laborers, African Americans did not originally come here willingly. They were forced here. Times and practices have certainly changed since the day and age of slavery, but African Americans continue to leave their imprint on the U.S. economy.
African Americans endured a very difficult time following the abolishment of slavery, and have come a long way since. While they were granted their liberty, with issues of segregation and the majority with little or no education under their belt, finding a source of employment or income was very difficult during the mid 1900's. As a result, they often found themselves living in poverty with little or no money. By today’s standards, the black society has significantly progressed. Making up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population, as of 2002, 50.8 percent of employed black people were no longer making a living off of service and manual labor and held “white collar” jobs. As of 2003 more than half (58.3 percent) of African Americans were enrolling into college within a year of receiving their high school diploma. This education level is such a dramatic increase from what it was during the segregation periods of the late-early to mid 1900’s. In comparison to whites, where college participation was found to be 66.1 percent, their progress looks even more substantial (US Society African Americans).
Progress has certain been made, but the fact remains that many African American’s continue to be trapped under the rug of poverty. In comparison to white men, they still maintain a higher rate of unemployment and thus on a lower income basis. The times of segregations, in which by law they were forced to live in ghettos or rundown neighborhoods, is still labeled as one of the major impacting factors for it. Inundated by drugs and crime, urban areas or residence are their primary foundation (US Society African Americans).
Just as they did in the times of slavery and forced immigration, African American’s continue to leave their mark on the nation. Though many of them continue to be unemployed and live in poverty, progressing from virtually nothing, they have come a very long way. Not only have they progressed in their education and employment fulfillments, but accordingly as citizens and in status. For the first time in ever, our country is seeing a black president. With such substantial changes we can only expect further progression within African Americans, not only has individuals but as an ethnic group in its entirety, and a larger imprint on American and its economy in the future.
US Society African Americans. “About the USA”. http://usa.usembassy.edu/society-blacks.htm. 5 November 2009. Web.
African Americans endured a very difficult time following the abolishment of slavery, and have come a long way since. While they were granted their liberty, with issues of segregation and the majority with little or no education under their belt, finding a source of employment or income was very difficult during the mid 1900's. As a result, they often found themselves living in poverty with little or no money. By today’s standards, the black society has significantly progressed. Making up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population, as of 2002, 50.8 percent of employed black people were no longer making a living off of service and manual labor and held “white collar” jobs. As of 2003 more than half (58.3 percent) of African Americans were enrolling into college within a year of receiving their high school diploma. This education level is such a dramatic increase from what it was during the segregation periods of the late-early to mid 1900’s. In comparison to whites, where college participation was found to be 66.1 percent, their progress looks even more substantial (US Society African Americans).
Progress has certain been made, but the fact remains that many African American’s continue to be trapped under the rug of poverty. In comparison to white men, they still maintain a higher rate of unemployment and thus on a lower income basis. The times of segregations, in which by law they were forced to live in ghettos or rundown neighborhoods, is still labeled as one of the major impacting factors for it. Inundated by drugs and crime, urban areas or residence are their primary foundation (US Society African Americans).
Just as they did in the times of slavery and forced immigration, African American’s continue to leave their mark on the nation. Though many of them continue to be unemployed and live in poverty, progressing from virtually nothing, they have come a very long way. Not only have they progressed in their education and employment fulfillments, but accordingly as citizens and in status. For the first time in ever, our country is seeing a black president. With such substantial changes we can only expect further progression within African Americans, not only has individuals but as an ethnic group in its entirety, and a larger imprint on American and its economy in the future.
US Society African Americans. “About the USA”. http://usa.usembassy.edu/society-blacks.htm. 5 November 2009. Web.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Week 10 Blog Reviews
Ashley:::
Secret Control of Japanese Behind the American Music Industry
You did such a good job bringing in the article to your writing. It was well written, and it was thoroughly understood with a consistent flow. The only thing concerning was your conclusion. While I think it was well written, the multiple citations within it had me seconding guessing on whether or not you were finishing up or not. Great writing and good job!
Intern Nightmare
Oh! How awful! I couldn't imagine, especially with all the anxiety of a first day! Glad you made it out without anybody noticing! I thought you wrote this nicely. I think it had just the right amount of detail without letting anything get too drawn out. However, I think you had a tendency to write how you would speak in certain parts, and it though I do think it gave it personality, it also made those parts read a bit less smoothly. Good job though, and great story!! Can't wait to read some more of your writing!
Whitney:::
My Father's Fall
So sorry to hear about your father's accident. It's so unfortunate, but with these big corporation companies, I can't say I'm suprised. I hope his back is better now though! I enjoyed My Father's Fall. I thought the story was well told, but I do wish you would have elaborated on the conclusion a bit more because it really spiked my interest. But other than that and a few grammatical errors, I think your story took ready smoothly in the sense that it didn't linger or bypass details and gave just enough description for catching attention. Can't wait to read more of your writing!!
Thursday 29 October 2009:::
No post.
Nicole:::
Consumer Disaster
Consumer Disaster was such a pleasure to read. I love that your writing shows so much personality too! I'm glad to hear that everything with your cousin (and her family) turned out to be OK. A gas leak is such a scary thing! While I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and thought it was very well written, I would have loved reading more about the incident with your cousin. Did it ever get severe enough that they end up having to do anything with her in a medical sense, or was fresh air the only remedy she needed? And how on earth did they realize that was the cause of the problem?! My only comment is about your citations. I know this was supposed to be a narrative, but I felt like in the way you referenced the reading so much, that they should have been there. Good job! Can't wait to reading more of your writing!!
Thursday 29 October 2009:::
No post.
Secret Control of Japanese Behind the American Music Industry
You did such a good job bringing in the article to your writing. It was well written, and it was thoroughly understood with a consistent flow. The only thing concerning was your conclusion. While I think it was well written, the multiple citations within it had me seconding guessing on whether or not you were finishing up or not. Great writing and good job!
Intern Nightmare
Oh! How awful! I couldn't imagine, especially with all the anxiety of a first day! Glad you made it out without anybody noticing! I thought you wrote this nicely. I think it had just the right amount of detail without letting anything get too drawn out. However, I think you had a tendency to write how you would speak in certain parts, and it though I do think it gave it personality, it also made those parts read a bit less smoothly. Good job though, and great story!! Can't wait to read some more of your writing!
Whitney:::
My Father's Fall
So sorry to hear about your father's accident. It's so unfortunate, but with these big corporation companies, I can't say I'm suprised. I hope his back is better now though! I enjoyed My Father's Fall. I thought the story was well told, but I do wish you would have elaborated on the conclusion a bit more because it really spiked my interest. But other than that and a few grammatical errors, I think your story took ready smoothly in the sense that it didn't linger or bypass details and gave just enough description for catching attention. Can't wait to read more of your writing!!
Thursday 29 October 2009:::
No post.
Nicole:::
Consumer Disaster
Consumer Disaster was such a pleasure to read. I love that your writing shows so much personality too! I'm glad to hear that everything with your cousin (and her family) turned out to be OK. A gas leak is such a scary thing! While I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and thought it was very well written, I would have loved reading more about the incident with your cousin. Did it ever get severe enough that they end up having to do anything with her in a medical sense, or was fresh air the only remedy she needed? And how on earth did they realize that was the cause of the problem?! My only comment is about your citations. I know this was supposed to be a narrative, but I felt like in the way you referenced the reading so much, that they should have been there. Good job! Can't wait to reading more of your writing!!
Thursday 29 October 2009:::
No post.
In a Materialistic World
#1
Over the decades, consumer lifestyles have changed drastically and as a result materialism is a huge part of today’s society. From designer labels to off brand trinkets, with so many products available to us, nobody can escape the lasting impressions of it all. Naturally we place large significance on such things, thus materialism becomes a vital and meaningful part of our lives.
James Twichwell, author of Two Cheers for Materialism explains this phenomenon of materialism as “a vital source of meaning and happiness in the modern world” (pg 388). Much to many critics disagreement, Twichwell argues that as materialism is such an existent and imperative part of society, the affects are not only purposeful in their assistance to create who we are, but are so because we’ve made them that way. If we are the hands at such creation, can it really be all bad?
Twichwell recognizes that consumerism has its drawbacks. Over consumption is not only wasteful, it’s draws consumers into debt because of its availability. As a result depression rises. “Consumption will turn sour because so much of it is based on the chimera of debt. Easy credit = overbuying = disappointment = increased anxiety” (Twitchell 392). It can also create a negative sense of belonging or isolation. Those who cannot afford such items strive will react in negative ways, such as stealing, to get it (Twitchell 393).
Beneath all these negative aspects, Twichwell see a positive sense of meaning and “goods” that bear happiness. While “money can’t buy happiness... [and] you have a better chance than with penury”, a light is shed at the end of the tunnel of negativity (Twichwell 392). Not only are such things used to generate happiness, but these things often hold a heavy meaning behind them. Though the denotation behind one’s personal possessions may be different from anyone elses, for example the significance in the experience had with it versus the physical appearance; everything appears to have meaning specific to that person, their life, and what they make of it. “Things do not come completely; they are forever being assembled” (Twitchell 395). The materialism behind oneself is what makes them who they are.
It’s evident that materialism has many affects on society. The amount of debt the country is in is a prime example of the negatives attributes at minimum. However, if my building were to set on fire, one of the first things I would grab is the photos of my childhood. While consumer products, like the one that created my photos may be a contributor to such a financial state, it's the memories and meaning within those photos that are what make me happy. As consumers we need to be able to control ourselves with materialism. Such items can bring happiness and meaning just as Twichwell explained. However, if we allow ourselves to feed into the overwhelming amount product supply that companies are going to continue to feed us, we will find ourselves as merely another statistic for the critics.
Over the decades, consumer lifestyles have changed drastically and as a result materialism is a huge part of today’s society. From designer labels to off brand trinkets, with so many products available to us, nobody can escape the lasting impressions of it all. Naturally we place large significance on such things, thus materialism becomes a vital and meaningful part of our lives.
James Twichwell, author of Two Cheers for Materialism explains this phenomenon of materialism as “a vital source of meaning and happiness in the modern world” (pg 388). Much to many critics disagreement, Twichwell argues that as materialism is such an existent and imperative part of society, the affects are not only purposeful in their assistance to create who we are, but are so because we’ve made them that way. If we are the hands at such creation, can it really be all bad?
Twichwell recognizes that consumerism has its drawbacks. Over consumption is not only wasteful, it’s draws consumers into debt because of its availability. As a result depression rises. “Consumption will turn sour because so much of it is based on the chimera of debt. Easy credit = overbuying = disappointment = increased anxiety” (Twitchell 392). It can also create a negative sense of belonging or isolation. Those who cannot afford such items strive will react in negative ways, such as stealing, to get it (Twitchell 393).
Beneath all these negative aspects, Twichwell see a positive sense of meaning and “goods” that bear happiness. While “money can’t buy happiness... [and] you have a better chance than with penury”, a light is shed at the end of the tunnel of negativity (Twichwell 392). Not only are such things used to generate happiness, but these things often hold a heavy meaning behind them. Though the denotation behind one’s personal possessions may be different from anyone elses, for example the significance in the experience had with it versus the physical appearance; everything appears to have meaning specific to that person, their life, and what they make of it. “Things do not come completely; they are forever being assembled” (Twitchell 395). The materialism behind oneself is what makes them who they are.
It’s evident that materialism has many affects on society. The amount of debt the country is in is a prime example of the negatives attributes at minimum. However, if my building were to set on fire, one of the first things I would grab is the photos of my childhood. While consumer products, like the one that created my photos may be a contributor to such a financial state, it's the memories and meaning within those photos that are what make me happy. As consumers we need to be able to control ourselves with materialism. Such items can bring happiness and meaning just as Twichwell explained. However, if we allow ourselves to feed into the overwhelming amount product supply that companies are going to continue to feed us, we will find ourselves as merely another statistic for the critics.
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