In this article, we will examine the cybernetic technologies that enable this project. Through this journey, we will weave through history, language, and science to show the True purpose of this blog.
In the section where you are discussing the meaning of the sentence, you use the phrase “menial toil or meaningful work.“ I find that dichotomy problematic in that menial toil can be meaningful and rewarding.
Thank you for this comment. I suppose my limited work experience certainly colored my tone in this case. The intention here is that there is a difference between the mind-numbing factory-like work where the worker is merely a cog in a machine and work which inspires a sense of deep purpose. I suppose the issue here really lies in the highly subjective nature of this difference, as if one can find meaning in this purpose of the machine, it can become something we can come to deeply care about the work we do. Much love!
The paragraph about Gashmius was fascinating - growing up in the Modern Orthodox tradition, I have only ever heard Gashmius (and Avoda Gashmius) with an implicitly negative connotation. My Rabbis and peers would call something "Gashmius" if it was essentially irrelevant or distracting from more important religious work. Some of these rabbis were also students of Hasidic tradition, so this is an interesting epiphany for me that the concept may have evolved/morphed into something more weaponized by religious communities today. 🤷♀️ but I also like the idea that corporeal religious engagement can be very meaningful! Because I know it's true (True)!
I fully intend to join you on this journey. I feel that some of the concepts you put forth may need further thought on my part, and may lead me to question you directly.
In the section where you are discussing the meaning of the sentence, you use the phrase “menial toil or meaningful work.“ I find that dichotomy problematic in that menial toil can be meaningful and rewarding.
Thank you for this comment. I suppose my limited work experience certainly colored my tone in this case. The intention here is that there is a difference between the mind-numbing factory-like work where the worker is merely a cog in a machine and work which inspires a sense of deep purpose. I suppose the issue here really lies in the highly subjective nature of this difference, as if one can find meaning in this purpose of the machine, it can become something we can come to deeply care about the work we do. Much love!
The paragraph about Gashmius was fascinating - growing up in the Modern Orthodox tradition, I have only ever heard Gashmius (and Avoda Gashmius) with an implicitly negative connotation. My Rabbis and peers would call something "Gashmius" if it was essentially irrelevant or distracting from more important religious work. Some of these rabbis were also students of Hasidic tradition, so this is an interesting epiphany for me that the concept may have evolved/morphed into something more weaponized by religious communities today. 🤷♀️ but I also like the idea that corporeal religious engagement can be very meaningful! Because I know it's true (True)!
I fully intend to join you on this journey. I feel that some of the concepts you put forth may need further thought on my part, and may lead me to question you directly.