In the world according to Capitalists, in order for something to have “value” it must be worth something else of value, usually something tangible. One’s widgets, as it were, have value based on what others are willing to pay for them. Unfortunately, our society increasingly treats human relationships the same way. Every day you can easily find articles telling you to dump “toxic” relationships which, it seems, are those that don't give you “value” while exhorting you to seek out relationships that add value to your life. Such an approach towards your fellow humans is a sure path to a truly worthless goal.
The Scourge of "Scorekeeping."
The Scourge of "Scorekeeping."
The Scourge of "Scorekeeping."
In the world according to Capitalists, in order for something to have “value” it must be worth something else of value, usually something tangible. One’s widgets, as it were, have value based on what others are willing to pay for them. Unfortunately, our society increasingly treats human relationships the same way. Every day you can easily find articles telling you to dump “toxic” relationships which, it seems, are those that don't give you “value” while exhorting you to seek out relationships that add value to your life. Such an approach towards your fellow humans is a sure path to a truly worthless goal.