Posts Tagged ‘lifestyle choice’
Diogenes of Sinope: the first freegan
Diogenes in his barrel, where he slept and lived
The mascot of Home-free Living is Diogenes of Synope, a Greek philosopher and “Cynic” (he is actually the originator of the word cynic, more on that later) and a perpetual vagabond and wanderer.
Diogenes may have been the world’s first official freegan-–he was the first espouser of freegan philosophy, at least. He is reputed to have slept in a barrel and eaten for free off of others’ plates. Diogenes was famously skeptical of capitalists, finding it incredulous
“…that misers blamed money but were preposterously fond of it.” [...] He often condemned those who praise the just for being superior to money, but who at the same time are eager themselves for great riches. (227)
Why not now?
What a horrible day at work. I feel like I’m kept alive by the last remaining thread of hope I have, which is this scheme to go homeless. The mangling of my daily free time at this job is the most disheartening feeling I have ever had. I struggle to find ways to maintain my cool at work, but my dispassion is starting to seep out. I have been fortunate to have been able to use the facets of social engineering to get away with avoiding a lot more discomfort than I would otherwise.
AFAQ part 2
A Fictional Interview of the Author by an Inflamed Conservative, part II (Anticipated Frequently Asked Questions [A.F.A.Q.])
IC: Why can’t you liberals just be happy?
KC: Ah, I’m very glad you asked this, IC. This is something that both liberals and conservatives–but particularly conservatives–have at the core of their beliefs about America and developed-world lifestyle. The aforeposed sentiment is exemplified by this bumper sticker:
“Annoy a Liberal – Work hard. Succeed. Be Happy”
IC: Yes, I suppose that is the sentiment I was expressing.
KC: I like this sticker because it illustrates the core difference between conservative and liberal–particularly eco-liberal–value systems. In order to examine this difference, I am going to start with the original sentiment and move on to the bumper sticker. Read the rest of this entry »
AFAQ
Playing Devil’s Advocate with myself, I thought I’d write up a list of anticipated frequently asked questions (AFAQ) regarding The Adventure. I have gleaned the essence of some of these possible critiques from other websites, where many enterprising individuals who have similar stated goals of homelessness have faced berating from others online. I hope to address any of these potential concerns thoroughly, as I assure you that I have thought this out well beyond the point of naïveté.
