Should Modern Society be Criticized for Being Materialistic?

   Well, if we're talking directly from the dictionary, then YES! Dictionaries construe the word "materialistic" as excessively concerned with material possessions, or money-oriented-- both are potentially deplorable. The modern world is obsessed with technology; practically all of it is handheld. Today, we see all people, young and old, worrying about what's next in technological advancement, from handhelds to flying cars. We have been conditioned to yearn for all types of technology, thanks to technology itself. It has come to the point where technology isn't even useful anymore-- it is now a kryptonite for us. We are impatient, dumb and lazy because of technology. What was supposed to help improve life has done the opposite. The world can't do anything without electronic devices. Our brains deteriorated, materialism has conquered the spotlight.
   The most common form of materialism is the usage of phones. You can go ahead and walk in a grocery store-- let me know how many people you saw with a phone in their possession. This isn't entirely bad, because let's face it; phones are impeccably convenient. I don't have one of my own because that's my business, but cellphones have definitely alleviated communication barriers a huge deal. But let's turn this cockroach on its back and see its ugly underside. Recently, smartphones have become a gaming device, too, as well as a means of social interaction. Facebook, Snapchat, Kik-- you name it. Phones and tablets have ability to access those. In fact, its main purpose has become to access social media. Instead of having a good conversation in person, we have those good conversations on the phone. What's more is that we are starting not to meet up with people anymore, but rather hit up Skype and talk things up. I'd rather not unfold more-- my fear of cockroaches is too big to get into detail of all the things technology and phone/tablet use have zhuzhed up. This cockroach is a bit too big for my blog, in fact.
   Let's get into money, though. I have a fly swatter, so I can swat this one down. Money has been with the beloved human race since the Neolithic Revolution. We've seen it evolve and create trade among civilizations worldwide. With all of its prestige and value, however, it is the devil. It is said in the Bible that the love of money is the root to all evil. This verse of scripture is right-- money has blessed a few and devastated many. The few that it has blessed have become impeccably greedy, and those who have been devastated by it have become desperate for it, like a god. Money has been idolized by both ends of the spectrum-- sounds like a materialistic mindset to me.
   So why is materialism to be criticized? Because it has made a fool of us humans, and we can't even see it! We see a beautiful siren floating in the Orinoco, and we just keep rowing gently down that stream until slice --let the blood drip from your back-- you've just been back-stabbed. This is why people can't focus so much on money or phones, because in the end, what's it going to accomplish you but status and temporary satisfaction until the iPhone 7 comes out? Well, looks like you're gonna need a bigger wallet. "Oh, no! Where's the moolah? I need that phone!" says the materialist.