Let's Discuss... What does it mean to own...?

In our time seems like most things we buy can be bought in cash or lown, from our phones to the place we live in. What does it mean to own something? Do we own a house when we mortgage it or get a 99-year contract? Do we own an item if we can't modify it because of serialization? Do we own anything if we can't hand it down as inheritance because of inheritance tax?

What does it mean to own something?

Is ownership a feeling?

Can we own nothing and be happy?

*Please ask the questions you wish to discuss related to this topic in the comment section.

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We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door:
https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk

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The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion.

The format of this event will be:

13:00 - Free flow group discussion.
14:00 - Splitting to smaller groups for more engaging discretion.
16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00.

For more details about the event setup: https://www.meetup.com/The_Examined_Life/messages/boards/thread/53638389
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If you haven't read the The Examined Life rules (or need a refresher), which can be found here, please do so before the meetup:

https://www.meetup.com/The_Examined_Life/messages/boards/thread/51818751

Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings.

Cover photo: The Four Elements: water. 1569 by Joachim Beuckelaer