TheJuda2112 t1_j6lg8yv wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:53 AM

Reply to comment by IIIMjolnirIII in World peace is absolutely achievable. by [deleted]

Yes there are finite resources, but there are still more than enough finite resources for absolutely everyone to have an abundance of them, there's enough food, oil, shelter and luxuries that each person could live comfortably and without worry. However like you said, human greed is probably the worst thing that can happen in society

IIIMjolnirIII t1_j6linio wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:13 AM

I'm not of the opinion that greed alone is bad. Without it life would be miserable.
But there does seem to be a type of short sighted, self serving greed that I think is without merit.

I can get $100 by working for a few hours, or I can get $100 by robbing someone. Both actions are motivated by greed, but one moves the world forward, and one moves the world backwards.

ExNihiloish t1_j6lmvc4 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:51 AM

I work for money, not out of greed but for self preservation. Unfortunately I can't live too well without it. I don't have the skills to survive and don't believe myself capable of obtaining them before my untimely demise.

TheJuda2112 t1_j6liycs wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:16 AM

I can agree with this, however I would add rational greed to other as well, each person might be motivated by greed in some way, shape, or form but if you have enough rational thought to see when your greed is being harmful instead of helpful. That line seems to be crossed too easily by too many people

thisishisAltacc t1_j6mjm6g wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:45 AM

"Earth provides enought to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed." ~Mahatma Gandhi.