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    • CommentAuthorEinstein
    • CommentTimeNov 29th 2005 edited
     # 1

    I recently read a story in Zhuangzi which told of a gardener who shunned the use of technology for gathering the water needed to water his garden. I recently discovered Taoism and am struggling in my attempts to apply it to today's day and age. How do Taoists view technology? Should I, for example, retire my microwave?

    • CommentAuthorCarl
    • CommentTimeDec 3rd 2005 edited
     # 2
    Einstein:

    .... How do Taoists view technology? .... Should I, for example, retire my microwave?

    First, welcome Einstein... :)

    Taoists, at least this one, are more concerned with attitude than action, approach than accomplishment. Of course, this Taoist view falls a little flat in a world 'addicted' to accomplishing its virtuous agendas.

    Technology, whether it is a stone axe or your microwave, is technology. In and of itself, technology is neither helpful nor harmful; these are generated by the user's attitude and approach. It is in our lunging and grasping that we shoot ourselves in the foot. Thus, contentment lies more in turning back than lunging forward. Turning back in attitude, not tossing out your microwave and returning to the cave.

    • CommentAuthorEinstein
    • CommentTimeDec 6th 2005 edited
     # 3

    Thank you for your insight. :D

    Perhaps the words which stuck with me most: Approach over accomplishment.

    After further discovery, I have found that I've been practicing Taoism for a better part of my life. With the help of more experienced followers, I believe Taoism will become the foundation on which I will live the rest of my years. I look forward to learning further, both on my own and with this site's assistance.

    Thank You again for your response.

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