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Chuck Palahniuk in Lullaby
:Experts in ancient Greek culture say that people back then didn;t see their thoughts as belonging to them. When ancient Greeks had a thought, it occured to them as a god or goddess giving an order. Apollo was telling them to be brave. Athena was telling them to fall in love.Now people hear a commercial for sour cream potato chips and rush out to buy, but now they call this free will.At least the ancient Greeks were being honest.
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3 years 19 weeks ago, Ram.C wrote:
I believe the world has evolved to this extent. In those days, the ancient greeks or say Indians were not spoilt with choices. So, they were comfortable with what was available in front of them and did what their conscience said.
Nowadays, people are spoilt with so many choices and to show their willingness towards a particular product, they are looking for some guide.
Still, those olden days are still the best - a peaceful life with less choices, but relaxed mind.
3 years 19 weeks ago, venkataharibabu wrote:
what abt people forming opinions after reading your blogs... does this crowd also join the one's
your mentioning .... I just hit ur page thru balaji shankar's list......nice one abt freewill becoming extinct thanks to 'mass advertising/communications'
3 years 19 weeks ago, detracked wrote:
Then... after this?