“Think Different” is a satirical poem that examines the paradox of how we define human “intelligence” and its impact on society and the environment. With biting humor and an outsider’s perspective, it critiques consumerism, advertising, and the pursuit of materialism at the cost of nature and compassion.
It invites readers to reflect on their values and consider an alternative vision of success – one rooted in respect, balance, and shared prosperity, free from manipulation and greed.
Hey, nice work there humans, you’ve truly evolved.
Your utopian pursuits have all been resolved!
It seems marketing and advertising is what sets you apart.
Us animals can’t pull off that $hit, ‘coz we just don’t have the smarts.
Like the “Think Different” campaign of global accord,
Take no notice of the irony once you all jumped on board.
But it served its purpose, so you start over again;
It’s “Thinking caps on” to create a new ad campaign.
And then you say this is good due to the jobs it creates,
‘coz the money’s all worth serving a hamster wheel fate.
Your brands make things easy; consumers shouldn’t have to think hard.
Just exploit their emotions and they’ll buy into the facade.
Now maybe I’m naive and a little confused,
But could it be your smart minds might be being misused?
Manipulation and exploitation, all for individual gain?
That seems disappointing to me and even a shame!
Hey maybe if I was human, I’d feel envy and want to be just like you?
But I’m not really sure I want to live in that zoo!
My utopian world is a place is where we all can succeed,
One without all the bull$hit, manipulation and greed.
Where compassion and respect is what defines success.
One where the environment is not in such a big mess.
Where we pedestal nature and all living things,
Not materialistic pursuits, seeking to live like fat kings.
