People today are superficial
18-March-2010
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As I get older (58 years young) and reflect on life that though people in general have more spending power, more consumable income than 50 years ago; I have to ask are they really more content than people in the 1950’s and early 1960’s?

People seem so superficial in that appearance is so important.  It’s a “must have generation” with clothes, shoes and other consumables.  People want freedom to do their thing, though not realising that with this freedom comes responsibility to others as well as to oneself.  Actions have consequences and considerations for others would make one feel better and of course may make others happy.

People and society are complicated and there is no simple solution to the problems in life certainly not those promoted by politicians.  Maybe its time for people to stand back and see how they can help themselves, usually making some effort for themselves would be a start.

A crowd of people, superficial people

In school perhaps children should be taught it’s only a temporary pleasure in craving or, wanting things.  Children should be made aware that concern and respect for others may provide a greater sense of self fulfilment.  Obviously not all children will buy into this, but some might and least it would be a start.

Some people say Christian Religion should be emphasized more in life.  I think a more secular but ethical moral instruction would be more appropriate.  May be it is time for responsible socialism.

By: Chris


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Psuedslayer it seems someone has anger problems. Just hecause some people like to vary there vocabulary doesn't mean you should hate them.
*Alex  07-Nov-2009 21:39

 
Image matters a bit, but who you are on the inside matters more.
*Terry  22-May-2009 17:47

 
Pseudo-intellectuals, don't you just hate them and despise them. These are people who want to be one-up on you by using big words and ideas that even they themselves do not fully understand. People who use words like "Nemesis", people who have not even had a proper classical education to know or understand who or what "Nemesis" was and what she truly represented. I will reek full vengeance on these phoneys. I will give them what is their due. I will scourge them from the face of the Earth. These people are my true worst enemies.
*Pseudslayer  23-Dec-2008 14:06

 
You only have to watch the films from the 1940s to realize how well mannered and well spoken people were.. Jump forward 60 years (Eastenders,Big Brother). Wow.. How things have progressed.. Give humanity another 40 years and I reckon folk will be dragging their knuckles across the floor!
*Main Man  13-Jun-2008 15:19

 
If the planet was to melt through global warming, it is no concern of mine. I would not shed one single tear for it is nothing less than you and I deserve.

This planet will only be saved by intervention from another race, one out there in the galaxy.

Brace yourself my dears for the next major conflict is looming and this one is big! How do I know you may ask? I've seen it.
*Mr M  14-Nov-2007 16:18

 
People are far more concerned about "image" and possessions than they ever were, years back. The most important things in life now, it seems, are celebrity gossip, having the latest clothes, umpteen holidays a year to exotic destinations and outdoing the neighbours on who's got the biggest set of bull-bars on their 4x4.
It is still possible to enjoy many of the material things that life brings but equally there has to be a balance on the more, shall we say, spiritual issues of existence. As a small child of the 1950's, my background was ordinary, being neither rich nor in poverty; I am far more materially blessed than my ancestors.......but the day to day pressures of life are high; with worry over the environment, more wars, expectations of work performance, fear of job losses, rip-off merchants, and so on and so on. Everyone today is trying to make money off someone else's misfortune or loss; or house, car or land, or the compensation culture, it's an endless list. Money is the only thing that the average dozy Brit dreams of today because that's the way the country has been driven by politicians and business. People have "lost it", somewhere, in a country that no longer understands anything other than "must have it all now, as long as it's cheap".
*dogtired  14-Nov-2007 15:59

 
Surprised more people didn't have anything to say about this. Me, I think people ARE superficial and care nothing of others. It's about time we got back to what is important. Respect your neighbour and love your family
*Me  09-Nov-2007 22:52

 
I agree, people today are a bit superficial and money seems to be the single most contributing factor in the good and bad that people do. It's sad to see the way humanity has drifted and equally sad that no one seems inclined to change our course.
*Warren  03-Apr-2007 19:14

 
In the 1960s most of the hippies and flower people were superficial too, having a groovy time or off to a happening. Sock it to me baby were the 1960s any good?
*Profound  12-Mar-2007 21:07


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