If you really think about the world we live in closely, absolutely everything our lives revolve around are created things. The government is a man-made form of authority, with laws that a group of people decided to make that the people they have power over must follow. The clothes that are considered to look good are decided by either the people around you, or the media. Fads come and go very quickly, and many people just follow blindly, not even caring why or how the last fad is now considered "uncool," or caring how ridiculous the new fad may be. The idea of money is also completely man-made. The amount of green paper we have is what decides our status in society, whether or not we can have whatever we want, and how comfortable we can be in life. Having some green paper infused with cloth is the only way we can eat, clothe ourselves, and have shelter.
To go even further, the media and the people around us are the ones who tell us what is normal and what isn't. They are the only way to show us what relationships are "supposed to be" like, which in my opinion they do completely wrong. They say that it only depends on emotions and that's pretty much it.
There's definitely more, but it would take forever to say everything. It's really crazy to think about, but the way we live and the way we think is completely controlled and created by those around us, and who we choose to be trusted sources like the media. The world we live in completely man-made.
Interesting comments, Jed. By the way, an image would really enhance this post -- especially with your point on the media.
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