Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Worshipping at the Altar of Mac (4.99)



This one is very interesting. It's an article from WIRED Magazine on the nature of religious devotion inspired by Apple.  Here's a sample:


"The Mac and its fans constitute the equivalent of a religion," Belk wrote in the video's abstract. "This religion is based on an origin myth for Apple Computer, heroic and savior legends surrounding its co-founder and current CEO Steve Jobs, the devout faith of its follower congregation, their belief in the righteousness of the Macintosh, the existence of one or more Satanic opponents, Mac believers proselytizing and converting nonbelievers, and the hope among cult members that salvation can be achieved by transcending corporate capitalism."

As a religious devotee to all things Mac, I think they may have a point. 

2 comments:

  1. So productivity is valued at 50 cents, and fake religion at $5?
    Just getting the measure of the Yardsale.

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  2. marcus g--- macintosh = productivity on religion. ;-)

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