The Demon Called Speed
Consider this astonishing fact: Only about two lifetimes ago, we could go no faster than the horse we were riding. Also, we rarely needed to use the word “instantly” because even when conditions favored it, few situations required it.
To compare those qualities of yesterday with those of today is nearly impossible. The faster we are, the more we encourage or force others to do the same. Those wants are eventually considered needs, a happening that spreads outwardly to seep into every aspect of daily living. Consider how profoundly “fast food” has affected the restaurant industry and how such phrases … Read the rest “The Demon Called Speed”