- Sep 22, 2013
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Now that a finance-wizard (Donald Trump) is the new American President, and our new geo-political climate is largely profit-based (e.g., European Union, NATO, Wall Street, etc.), we have to ask questions like, "Is America becoming a culture of laziness?"
I like the word 'disdain' (definition/meaning: the feeling that someone/something is 'unworthy' of one's respect/consideration), since it points to a human flaw in altruistic rationalism.
When you show disdain for someone, you might 'assume/conclude' that they did not do anything to warrant consideration/empathy, but such an assumption/conclusion is very dangerous, especially in this new age of profit-driven networking high-speed traffic.
Why do Americans celebrate films such as Other People's Money, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and Moneyball?
It seems Americans have become focused on the 'pure profitability' of decision-making, making assumptions/conclusions about 'disdain' very dangerous indeed.
Will Trump answer questions such as, "What does the federal government do about homeless children?", "Should Internet be offered in underfunded inner-city public schools?", and "Do America's youngsters receive educational stimulation regarding the need for eco-awareness?"
We don't want this Age of Capital to create a counter-productive 'Culture of Disdain.'
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TRUMP: We need corporate incentives for eco-consciousness.
CARTER: Yes, otherwise, businesses will not care about industrial waste.
TRUMP: Waste management is a new frontier of business.
CARTER: Teachers should be required to talk about acid rain.
TRUMP: No one likes gray skies!
CARTER: They'll call you 'Lex Luthor' if you don't talk about capitalism spiritually!
TRUMP: Lex Luthor --- that's the villainous adversary of the American superhero Superman?
CARTER: Yes. Luthor represents American cynicism, while Superman represents idealism.
TRUMP: It's hard to be idealistic when Wall Street is the new 'church.'
CARTER: Maybe the Trump administration can talk about the 'wisdom' of capitalism.
TRUMP: American youngsters need to know that Communism fails on many points.
CARTER: That is more digestible when they see businessmen acting like role models.
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I like the word 'disdain' (definition/meaning: the feeling that someone/something is 'unworthy' of one's respect/consideration), since it points to a human flaw in altruistic rationalism.
When you show disdain for someone, you might 'assume/conclude' that they did not do anything to warrant consideration/empathy, but such an assumption/conclusion is very dangerous, especially in this new age of profit-driven networking high-speed traffic.
Why do Americans celebrate films such as Other People's Money, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and Moneyball?
It seems Americans have become focused on the 'pure profitability' of decision-making, making assumptions/conclusions about 'disdain' very dangerous indeed.
Will Trump answer questions such as, "What does the federal government do about homeless children?", "Should Internet be offered in underfunded inner-city public schools?", and "Do America's youngsters receive educational stimulation regarding the need for eco-awareness?"
We don't want this Age of Capital to create a counter-productive 'Culture of Disdain.'
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TRUMP: We need corporate incentives for eco-consciousness.
CARTER: Yes, otherwise, businesses will not care about industrial waste.
TRUMP: Waste management is a new frontier of business.
CARTER: Teachers should be required to talk about acid rain.
TRUMP: No one likes gray skies!
CARTER: They'll call you 'Lex Luthor' if you don't talk about capitalism spiritually!
TRUMP: Lex Luthor --- that's the villainous adversary of the American superhero Superman?
CARTER: Yes. Luthor represents American cynicism, while Superman represents idealism.
TRUMP: It's hard to be idealistic when Wall Street is the new 'church.'
CARTER: Maybe the Trump administration can talk about the 'wisdom' of capitalism.
TRUMP: American youngsters need to know that Communism fails on many points.
CARTER: That is more digestible when they see businessmen acting like role models.
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