Materialism v Economy:

How much is enough?

How do I know what I want?
How many hours of work does it cost?

Put the four “necessities” (according to Thoreau) in the colored boxes. One necessity per box.
Consider your “need” for each for one week when determining how much is enough. Consider how
many hours of work it would cost if you make $15 an hour.

Shelter
How much is enough? How do I know what I want? How many hours of work does it cost?

Enough to keep me fairly warm This seems to be a reasonable 6 hours of work

during the winter and cool thing to ask for because of
during the summer with help of insulation and the ability to
less/more clothing. regulate temps tire with the
clothes I wear.

water/food
How much is enough? How do I know what I want? How many hours of work does it cost?

Enough to keep me energized Eating too less has resulted in 3 and a half hours of work
and fed throughout the day. very bad situations for myself
so having a sufficient amount of
food would be very important.

clothes
How much is enough? How do I know what I want? How many hours of work does it cost?

Enough to regulate my body Haing the insufficient amount of 3 hours of work

temperature and allow me to clothes could hold me back
perform daily tasks. from doing daily tasks and
work.

fuel
How much is enough? How do I know what I want? How many hours of work does it cost?

Enough to cook food and run Eating food that can’t be 2 and a half hours of work
machinery required for living. cooked barrows down the
variety food and nutrition.