Once you get over the fallacy of the convenience of modern-day life, living more ethically becomes a liberating antidote to the live-to-work consumer culture.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeing beyond modern conveniences frees us to live ethically, countering consumerist culture.
- In plain terms
- Rejecting convenience helps ethical living.
- What can you take from it?
- Simplify life to focus on values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much convenience is compatible with ethics?
- Can ethical living coexist with modern tech?
Another view
Complete rejection of convenience may be impractical for many.
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