Irrational ambitions Quote by Santanu Mishra
“Surprisingly, some people chose to become like a television set for others, to whom they don't belong to, as they are new acquisitions they are taken utmost care, just to entertain them,...And the remote control and options, are always there with the acquirers..But they are always replaced by those persons to whom they dont belong, once they are old n have entertained enough and started showing problems¦.But those Television sets feels to be on the top of the world for being like that¦¦..”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Social Media Critique, Santanu Mishra, 2021
Compares people to disposable TVs, used for entertainment then discarded when no longer useful.
In simple terms: People are used for fun then tossed aside.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships beyond utility.
Themes
exploitation
objectification
transience
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendships
- workplace
- online communities
Key Concepts
consumerism
dehumanization
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you treat others as tools?
- How can you foster lasting connections?
A Different Perspective
Not all interactions are purely transactional; some are genuine.
