Why do people drink what they drink, eat what they eat, wear what they wear, drive what they drive, do what they do, or like what they like?
Are likes and dislikes really part of the person or merely a product of environmental exposure mixed with the desire to be acceptable to some segment of society. We've been inundated since birth by ad campaigns and peer pressure by others who have been exposed to an even greater volume of propaganda.
I'm trying to decide on my next car. Contenders range from a Lexus IS250 to a Honda Civic. I like the Lexus more than the civic... but why? I like the look and feel of the Lexus, yes... but WHY do I like it? What makes it appealing to my eye? Is it innate to the car design or its beholder? Or, is it a subconscious desire to be more desirable to society... an image enhancer. The Civic will do just as good a job at transporting me, keeping me safe... and actually saves me money and allows me to do more things in other areas of life... fix the house up, vacation, entertainment, save.
I should get the Civic, shouldn't I?
David
Are likes and dislikes really part of the person or merely a product of environmental exposure mixed with the desire to be acceptable to some segment of society. We've been inundated since birth by ad campaigns and peer pressure by others who have been exposed to an even greater volume of propaganda.
I'm trying to decide on my next car. Contenders range from a Lexus IS250 to a Honda Civic. I like the Lexus more than the civic... but why? I like the look and feel of the Lexus, yes... but WHY do I like it? What makes it appealing to my eye? Is it innate to the car design or its beholder? Or, is it a subconscious desire to be more desirable to society... an image enhancer. The Civic will do just as good a job at transporting me, keeping me safe... and actually saves me money and allows me to do more things in other areas of life... fix the house up, vacation, entertainment, save.
I should get the Civic, shouldn't I?
David
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