07-05-2022, 11:15 PM
(07-05-2022, 10:33 PM)NightskyeB4Dawn Wrote: How far do we have to go? How much do we have to lose? How much, before we wake up and realize that surviving, is not living.
How long before we realize that wants and desires are manifestations of our imagination, and they are as fragile as an icicle on a warm morning.
This looks far fetched, and pure comedic science fiction, but it is likely that it probably comes pretty close to the truth.
Heh...well, that's kind of the opposite direction of where I was headed in the OP, but you do make an excellent point.
I guess I mentally equate this discussion to a mathematical analogy of two determinants moving at equal rates in opposite directions from a median point. The two determinants are "obesity" on the one hand, and "unrealistic health goals" on the other.
In a way, it's kind of like Butter. Not that long ago Butter was going to kill us all, and partially hydrogenated chemically engineered trans fats (aka "Margarines") were going to save mankind. And just look at where we are now!!!
I don't disagree that many of today's youth are lethargic fat little slobs glued to a video game on their TV, but I have to contrast that with the notion of someone telling me that in order to be "healthy" I should weigh 160-170lbs. I'd have to turn sideways in the shower to even get wet at that weight!