Quote by James Buchan
In modern society, where most people live in cities, and where both needs and wishes are absolved through the same remote agency - money - the distinction between wishes and needs has altogether vanished.
Summary
This quote suggests that in today's urban environment, where money can fulfill both our basic necessities and desires, the clear distinction between what we truly need and what we simply want have blurred. In this context, individuals are no longer able to differentiate between the things they require for survival and comfort and the things they desire for personal satisfaction. The quote reflects how urbanization and the prevalence of money as a medium for acquiring both needs and wants contribute to this loss of distinction in modern society.
Topics
Society
By James Buchan