Roosh tweeted https://twitter.com/rooshv/status/375388364033110016 and https://twitter.com/rooshv/status/375395023837069312 a few hours ago.
I thought it was interesting. Is there really a connection between atheism and consumerism?
Consumerism is closely related to capitalism. Capitalism is the economic system that teaches that we are responsible for ourselves more than other systems. Therefore there's a correlation with atheism, which also seems to promote a more "sober" worldview.
Another possible correlation could be that atheists tend to be more well off than religious people and that is why they consume more. And my impression is that religious people are used to self-restraint and therefore they probably are less tempted to buy things.
( btw. i wonder if this graphic is useful / accurate: http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/.../flat.html )
I sometimes think that the value of religion for the individual seems to be based in some sort of narcissism. It could be because it's easier to accept own shortcomings, being part of a group, and so forth. But for society, religion is an enforcer / encourager of behaviours that are useful. Perhaps also including less mindless spending.
Finally, I have made the observation that the best players I've met are indeed conservatives. Whether they are also religious I don't know. But perhaps there's a certain aura of complacency and self-confidence that they have at an earlier age, because they can rely on ready-made philosophy when it comes to most things.
I mean, it's not accident that people seem most charismatic when they (seemingly?) strongly believe in something. Think Che Guevara, Hitler, etc.
Anyway, I thought they were on average the better players. It doesn't matter if they are deluding themselves, etc. It seems to work.
And if you are a good player, you are less likely to buy the newest electronic gadget, right? I mean: A young girl in your bed every other day.. why would you need some toy to feel happier?
Another correlation I suppose.
I thought it was interesting. Is there really a connection between atheism and consumerism?
Consumerism is closely related to capitalism. Capitalism is the economic system that teaches that we are responsible for ourselves more than other systems. Therefore there's a correlation with atheism, which also seems to promote a more "sober" worldview.
Another possible correlation could be that atheists tend to be more well off than religious people and that is why they consume more. And my impression is that religious people are used to self-restraint and therefore they probably are less tempted to buy things.
( btw. i wonder if this graphic is useful / accurate: http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/.../flat.html )
I sometimes think that the value of religion for the individual seems to be based in some sort of narcissism. It could be because it's easier to accept own shortcomings, being part of a group, and so forth. But for society, religion is an enforcer / encourager of behaviours that are useful. Perhaps also including less mindless spending.
Finally, I have made the observation that the best players I've met are indeed conservatives. Whether they are also religious I don't know. But perhaps there's a certain aura of complacency and self-confidence that they have at an earlier age, because they can rely on ready-made philosophy when it comes to most things.
I mean, it's not accident that people seem most charismatic when they (seemingly?) strongly believe in something. Think Che Guevara, Hitler, etc.
Anyway, I thought they were on average the better players. It doesn't matter if they are deluding themselves, etc. It seems to work.
And if you are a good player, you are less likely to buy the newest electronic gadget, right? I mean: A young girl in your bed every other day.. why would you need some toy to feel happier?
Another correlation I suppose.