There is too much
productivity in our world. We are
bombarded with commodities. Half of the
TV time is dedicated to advertising commodities most of which are not necessary
in anybody’s life. Half of the newspaper
space is similarly dedicated to redundancy. Shopping malls and popular markets
bring us a lot of commodities which we don’t need really.
Suppose we change our
focus from production and consumption to creation. Suppose people start spending some time every
day on creating something like a flower vase from waste material, a poem about
the agony left by the religion of bombs, a short movie on the mobile camera...
Well, each one of us can create something according to our taste and
skills. Create, not produce. Creation is an act of love. Production is mere commerce.
The world will be a
different place. Qualitatively
different. There will be more beauty than vulgarity. More refinement. More happiness.
This is food for thought! It would be a great initiative especially if started early on, say schools encouraged children with a special period each day set out for such an activity. Yes, definitely, food for thought and action!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately our schools end up destroying creativity.
DeleteI'm glad you endorse my suggestion earnestly.
Creativity vs. Capitalism? It would be a utopia if genuine creativity overthrows capitalism of demand-supply creativity.
ReplyDeleteWhy not dream for such a utopia? After all, the world runs on dominant ideas and ideologies. Can we reshape the contemporary capitalism?
DeleteI do dream of such utopia. I do Tomichan:) Yes we can reshape it, but how many are with us? In a democracy, majority always wins. A sad part. But I am optimistic
DeleteReligion is the only obstacle, I think. Let's keep up our optimism, in spite of the majority.
DeleteSuch a nice thought. The world would be a better place if people created than produced.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt, Reema.
DeleteThe more you have, the more occupied you are. The less you have, the more free you are.--Mother Teresa
ReplyDeleteAnd we don't need much, in fact.
Deletefor this we need to understand real definition of man
ReplyDelete" Man eve manushyanam" & not defination of animal " Ahar nidra bhay & mithunach
Yes, Sunil ji, dharma differentiates man from animals. Dharma, I long for it as much as Draupadi did!
DeleteUniqueness vs Mass Production.We do need such ideas to make the world a better place
ReplyDeleteYes, Subha.
DeleteIf people follow this idea, the world will be definitely a better place.
ReplyDeleteAnd it isn't a difficult thing to do. Just a change of perspective.
DeleteYeah that's a valid observation, when even learning is not directed to creativity. But how is it going to be done!!
ReplyDeleteParents and teachers can guide the children. But the society has to change its perspectives too.
DeleteCreativity over production? Interesting thoughts. Yes, the world would definitely be qualitatively different then. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you endorse my view.
Deletea poem about the agony left by the religion of bombs......this makes me cry.....at the tragedy humanity is becoming.....
ReplyDeleteYes, Sunaina, tragedy is what we are creating..
Deleteyep that is true !! Too much focus on consumerism is snuffing out creativity .
ReplyDeleteLook at our children who are addicted to certain products.
DeleteI agree with you absolutely. It's important to create value all the Tim. Just churning the same old leads to Liss if quality.It's important we value what's already there ,but don't forget to "create"as you said so rightly.
ReplyDeletePerhaps we should learn to distance ourselves a little from monetary considerations.
DeleteVery true.This needs thought.
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