I only encountered one stop while reading this week’s article on Common Threads. There is a small text box on the last page which outlines the values of stepping out of a consumer lifestyle given today’s day and age. As an individual who was raised and is constantly surrounded by conditions of consumerism, it is easy to relate to the loop of wanting, getting, being disappointed, and looking for the next thing, as the text outlines. Consequently, there are few moments when your mind is not craving for consumption, whether that be food, items, information, or entertainment. As consumerism becomes more prominent in today's society, this evokes questions about how one may limit these cravings in a classroom environment so that students may find a break from this cycle. Furthermore, I wonder if the recent ban on cell phones aids students in stepping out of this consumer lifestyle.
After viewing the videos on ropes and various braiding techniques, I was surprised to learn how simple the process was. This challenged my preconceived biases that braiding, rope making and yarn plying involved intensive labour and mastery to achieve. I was also intrigued to learn more about the discovery of rope and its contributions to innovation in civilization. As mentioned in the video, there was evidence of rope in clay dating back 35,000 years. Thus, I wonder how durable and complex their rope structures were. Moreover, do we still use the same methods today?
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