The end is near
The concept that large civilizations naturally come to an end at some point is not particularly new, and not even really debated. What exactly the signs of impending doom are and how soon it might occur are the controversial parts. I don't claim to be an expert, but I have to admit to seeing signs that I think imply the end is near. The most obvious is that society is becoming so wealthy in material goods that luxury ... no, decadence has become not just common place, but expected.Case in point - I actually got a lecture for feeding my horse whole apples. Not only were these apples windfalls (ie, they had bruises, small worm holes, etc), but *gasp* I hadn't cored and sliced them! Horrors! (I peeked at this woman's own apples out of disbelief - yes, all neatly cored and sliced. Not peeled at least, but stored in an airtight container so they didn't turn brown) And to compound my animal abuse, I gave him water from the hose spigot instead of bottled mountain spring water!
Is this what too much money and free time does to you? Causes you to completely lose touch with the reality that the rest of the world has to face on a day to day basis? Or am I, with my watertight roof, clean bed, and full refrigerator (not to mention horse), so underprivileged and poor that I'm ingesting things that even an animal shouldn't have to eat? Yes, I eat apple cores and drink from the spigot myself.
posted by bazilsmom @ 8:13 AM
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