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>doesnt it say something about us all? That we're utilitarian in nature? This isn't exactly Nobel-prize winning stuff. The idea that we collect money and this
by icelancer 13y ago
>doesnt it say something about us all?
That we're utilitarian in nature? This isn't exactly Nobel-prize winning stuff.
The idea that we collect money and this is greedy or inherently bad is a highly personal view. Besides, what about Bill Gates and others who are donating their fortunes to do EXACTLY what you two ask?
You're also ignoring the fact that "getting richer" is not the enemy of "doing good."
- oscargrouch 13y agoI have nothing against somebody making a fortune, at least through hard work, and by creating value to society, like Bill Gates did.. but there are parts of "getting richer" that can really do harm.. drugs? corruption? greedy banks? Im all the way for the "good capital", and thats the one that creates goods and value to us all.. acomplished people should have sucess, this is cool.. but i see a lot of the "get rich first, donate later" much people praise.. but in the majority of cases.. this is just a way they can feel good about themselves.. but in the end it will just create more greedy people that doe more harm than good.. the beginings, and true intentions always count.. easy money without real value, is what corrupts our society, and worse.. make the dollar created by value of the real working people (and i include bill gates/steve jobs in that list) less valuable.. thats all about the 2008 crysis.. its the same evil root.. but see the guys behind it.. and how they use to make money
- icelancer 13y agoWhat "corrupts" our society has nothing to do with money and everything to do with utility. We evolved to seek greater utility in all forms it takes shape. That is not something you can erase from our psyche.