As we have discussed in class concerning Second Life, many people actually make a living, with no qualifications required (i.e. a college degree), off of the game itself. This is also the case with online auctions such as ebay and internet sites that pay you for completing miscellanous tasks, such as being a "secret shopper" or taking company surveys. This is really an interesting phenomenon, because on one hand I think it is a wonderful way for people to create extra income, fundraise, give, or give those who are unable to work full-time jobs some sort of work. However, I also feel that it can result in people becoming obsessed with making more money, always causing the anxious thought of "i could spend time with my friends or go to small group tonite, but I would rather gather up items to sell on ebay and make some more money. It's such a great opprotunity". In other words, it allows an unlimited potential of continually making money, which can easily become addictive and blind us to the reality of what life is all about. If we can learn contentment and moderation--being content with our finances while at the same time being able to control ourselves when working for online profie--i think this increasingly popular phenomenon can be a positive think. Can someone say "secular view of technology"?
P.S. Click on the ebay logo for an interesting article and video on this subject.
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