We need to stop and question the direction our society is going.
If you would like to support my channel!: www.buymeacoff...
Mint Mobile (save on your cell phone): mint-mobile.58...
Here's what I'm reading:
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: amzn.to/41kH9DS
Atomic Habits: amzn.to/3Y2gAAV
The Psychology Of Money: amzn.to/3kzmRp0
Society has gotten to the point where we value someone's self worth by how many zeros they have in their bank account, employers are now spying on their employees, and easier access to work has created new expectations. Due to advancements in technology and changes in society, there has been a concept that has infected almost every industry in society called, "Hustle culture.
Hustle culture focuses on extreme efficient and productivity that often leaves people burn out, stressed out, and extremely anxious. I think it is time we take a long, hard look at our society's relationship with work, money, and what is important. In this video, I pose 5 questions to challenge the direction that we are currently moving in.
1. What kind of change does the world really need?
We often talk about changing the world, but we don't often think critically about what change means. Change is not always good and sometimes when you try to make changes in society, you end up causing more problems than you started with. Many "successful" people promote working burnout schedules of 80 hours a week to dedicate making change; however, what kind of change does the world need and does promoting burnout schedules lead to positive changes in society.
2. What is the point of productivity?
In the last 10-15 years, we have really become obsessed with productivity to the point where it has become toxic in out society. We have things like calendars full of meetings and tasks, time tracking software, and many apps that help us live more productive lives. As we advance more and more in technology, machinery, and education, we become more productive; however, instead of using these tools to make our lives easier, we use them to make our lives more difficult. As we become more advanced, what is the point of constantly chasing productivity is this leads to a more burnt out society.
3. What happens to society when we glorify billionaires?
In our society, we often put rich people on a pedestal and act as if they have made the biggest impact on society. We glorify their positions of power and the lifestyles they live. As we have more access to seeing how other people live through various forms of entertainment, I think it is important to question what values, ethics, and morals come from glorifying rich people. And if majority of the population aspires to be this type of person, what happens to that society?
4. What are the fundamental needs of a human?
Times change, but people don't. Throughout history, although we have changed in someways, what a human being needs has not changed. We have had the same fundamental needs as our ancestors did. Our basic needs are food, water, and shelter; however, some of our deeper needs are safety, relationships, acceptance, contribution, and freedom. When you look at the direction hustle culture is taking us in society, I think it is important to question if it is leading to our fundamental needs being met.
5. In the end, what really matters?
Since humans have been on Earth, it is estimated that there have been over 117 billion human beings. You are one human in that legacy. In the grand scheme of things, our lives are pretty insignificant. And although some people might look at that in a bad light, I think it is something that should be embraced because it makes you think about how you want to live your short amount of time on this planet. As society becomes more and more complex, I think it is important to take a step back and remind yourself that we are here for a short amount of time and reflect on what truly matters.
** Links above are affiliate links where if you click and order, I will receive a commission at no cost to you. **
3 окт 2024
