• Taniwha420@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I was thinking about Marie Kondo. I believe she touched on something deep and spiritual there. We have a problem with utilitarianism and materialism in Western society. The distress we experience when throwing things out is the result of the disconnect between our attachment to an object, and the ‘knowledge’ that it’s “just a thing”. Marie gave people permission to formally end a relationship with the thing, which at least allows for some closure.

    It’s probably psychologically healthier, and the environment would probably be in better condition, if we interacted with ‘things’ as beings worthy of our thanks. (In the end, a utilitarian argument.)

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      1 year ago

      Its funny cuz it reminds me of how I’m polite and courteous with ChatGPT. I don’t do it cuz I think it “cares” but rather I want to limit the amount of times and instances where I am not engaging with anyone or thing respectfully and in a smooth way