Western lifestyle, success or self-destruction?

[MovieNight]

People in the West show little emotion these days, and this may be very costly for future generations. Western society often focuses only on material things, which leads to depression and a sense of meaninglessness. But happiness doesn’t come from owning the most luxurious car. A car is just a car — as long as it takes you where you need to go, that’s enough. In truth, there is no such thing as the “best.” Snoop Dogg might be having the time of his life more than Einstein; he doesn’t care whether time is relative or not, because he is simply living in the moment. Science may explain the world, but it will never speak as loudly as our hearts. What we truly need is kindness, respect, and generosity. Each person is unique in their own way and deserves a caring environment.

How do you see this overwhelming situation? Do you believe we need a new kind of revolution to set things right?

[slatyb]

I think that's grossly incorrect. People all over the world want things and always have. Science may explain the world -- exactly, that's the point of science. Wise people, scientists or not, know that possessions don't bring happiness. Warren Buffet lives in a small house and drives an old car. Scientists are no less empathetic than the rest, and are more tolerant of differences.

A new kind of revolution? I'm reminded off this:

https://youtu.be/BGLGzRXY5Bw?si=757zq8IOf34VJz7Y

[jshm2]

LOL. So called "Western lifestyle" is parasitic.

As the rest of the world has grown stronger to push back, the West can no longer suck its blood as it normally would.

[exitseven]

when I was a kid we had a nice house and my fsther had a station wagon. We never went to disneyworld but we had nice vacations. My father was not a big earner but we had enough stuff.

[Avicenna]

Revolutions have a lot of side effects. Maybe something less dramatic is needed.

[Anonymous]

Whatever dude

[In_Trance]

Neither