With life turning global and world taking a virtual turn- even possessions have become virtual. A recently made comment by my teacher- got me thinking. Though i did not believe it much at that point of time but similar conversation with a dear friend – brought out similar belief. These days we are used to buying/ purchasing things online. Have we ever thought that we still do not own the purchased product- we merely buy its usage? Whether it is books, music, products. As a result we end up paying money for its lease without becoming physical owners of the same. Some people might not view it faulty but i do. Why because- when we pay for ownership we tend to become more concerned and look for deriving ultimate value for our money, also because the thing is going to stay with us. A thing which is leased out is only for a certain purpose and usage and that too for a fixed point of time- hence its utility diminishes. We treat it likewise. The pleasure that you get by owning your own book/cd can never ever be compensated by the downloads and online stuff.
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