Quote Originally Posted by gibson3
I agree with what the OP and one of the last posters said, it's a matter of the level of intellectual thinking. But, I do not think that society is getting more dumb or that people are becoming more materialistic than before. It's all relative. There have always been the intelligent, introspective types who like to think and can appreciate art and good music. There are people who are smart and work hard and become successful but that does not mean they are intellectual, and there are people who are normal and like MTV, etc. You just have to find people of a similar intellectual level to surround yourself with, and you'll probably get along with them best.

My own friends are a mix of all of these, and the ones I'm closest with are the ones who are like me, introspective/intelligent. My other friend's who just chill out are still my friends, we're just not as close because we do not connect.

I think people who look at humanity in this light, that the lack of intellect and critical thinking is bringing us down, are misanthropic to a certain extent, and have to realize that people are all different.

On a note to materialism - Status symbols, materialism, etc are all just objects of vanity, and being vain is a part of human nature. Sure, there are some people who don't care for nice things and are content with themselves, but I guarantee they wouldn't mind spending a little every now and then.
and theres people who are "normal" who watch mtv LMFAO HAHAHAHHA The VERY BULLSHIT THAT HAS RUINED OUR SOCIETY>>>>>>MTV<<<<<<