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Answer the following two questions in a single post (250 words):
What similar “necessities” exist in society today that you see as comparable to the purchase of the ornate cabinets that once felt so “psychologically rewarding”? The chapter “Dependence” cites “five unpredictable elements [that ] offer us reasons never to count on either attaining or holding on to our desired position within the hierarchy.” With which of these do you have a personal experience to offer that concurs with de Botton’s “unpredictable elements?”
Then, respond to a minimum of TWO different posts (150 words) from your peers and at least ONE additional reply to a peer .
I will be looking for you to facilitate further discussion with your group– not just give the obligatory response. This means you may end up replying beyond the two minimum posts in order to “discuss.” (If you are consistently posting last-minute and depriving your group of discussion, you should change up your game.) The goal here is to help each other process the ideas of the book. Look to improve your tactics for DISCUSSION. The points will reflect that consideration.
The book shows that ornate cabinet that once felt so “psychologically rewarding” . Today also there are items that feel like that way. Probably the first team is the smartphone called iPhone. Many people can use other smartphones but most people feel they really need it because of its brand. Several people think that the quality of the iPhone is better than other smartphones’ quality, so they