Addiction
We have become addicted to newness, bigness, freedom and mobility. All of
these things are pleasant and useful in moderation but we, like alcoholics,
can't seem to get enough. We are on a binge that is carrying our society
into chaos. Hand-in-hand with this is our addiction to consumer products
and commercial television. An addict becomes so deeply hooked that he loses
his common sense and his humanity. Our society is increasingly showing similar
symptoms. Like an alcoholic we must face the root of our problem and admit
that we are addicts. Newness, bigness, freedom and mobility were our philosophical
wheels which carried us to unprecedented power and luxury. They are now
carrying us along so quickly we seem to be losing control. We must face
what is happening, practice moderation and take control. Waiting is dangerous.
Robert Bateman
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