Why Do We Need More Philanthropists in the Modern World???
Hi, dear Steemians!
The pursuit of riches is the greatest value in our human society nowadays. Wealth is the defining characteristic of success and accomplishment, and it is a merit pursued by a great many dreamers from all ages and ethnic diversities.
In such society, capitalism is dominant in all economic affairs, and its sole purpose is to enhance the qualities that undermine the increasement of profit.
But is this the greatest thing we could aspire to achieve?
The class gap of wealth in society is indeed a problem, but it is not rooted in devilry and mischief. It is simply a matter of inevitable turn of events as a result of a properly functioning economic system.
The real dilemma is the purpose behind such riches and wealth. Many people aspire to become wealthy and that is their ultimate dream. But wealth in itself should not be a purpose, but a means to an end.
Imagine that you set out to become wealthy and acquire this dream after a couple of years of hard and exhausting work. What then? Should your purpose now be to become more and more wealthy?
Is that going to satisfy you or your soul?
Adam Smith once described the entirety of human endeavors in the economics of society as a search for the love of two primary things; money and glory.
One of the most effective ways to create an equal society is to give wealth meaning. Meaning and purpose are great incentives as they give people will and determination to do things that they otherwise would not.
Consider a soldier who fights in the front line for the glory of his country and wins the respect of his people.
Consider a scientist who works tirelessly to reveal something new about the laws that govern our universe.
Consider the boy who wishes to, one day, become the greatest artist on the face of the earth.
We can appreciate all these aspirations, because we see them all as noble.
But even though we live in a society where the most fundamental purpose is to gain riches, we refuse to believe that the pursuit is noble.
Most of us associate wealth with greed, where in truth it could be just a mean onto another end nobler than anything we could imagine.
That is where the idea of philanthropy comes in. That is where there is yet chance to create equity in our society.
The idea that wealth is a powerful tool in the minds of the decent.
Even if your aspiration is to become wealthy, consider the potential that it holds apart from your own desires and needs.
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Yes, we need indeed more Philanthropists in our society, but genuine ones; not the type of just pursuing boosting their public image -- which I think constitute unfortunately the majority our days.
Today's inequality is rooted in banking theft and is entirely unethical an immoral. It is theft.
There is no metric to apply that can equate our economic system as a 'properly functioning system', sorry.
It is based on theft. (earning money off money that doesn't exist)
I don't mean to be negative on your posts - , but I will not let false paradigms - and hence a false reality - go unchallenged.
I make no apology for that, my friend.
I will always fight for ethically correct and factual based empirical argument. (not a desire to offend or be critical for it's own sake.).
I understand what you mean. But sometimes I write just to be provocative and opinions like yours are written as well. On the contrary, I have always been a paradigm breaker, but it is necessary to understand that we have countries with many differences and sometimes what can be applied in one country can be good and in another not. This is like in self help books. It would be impossible to do what was written by "rich dad poor dad" in Latin American countries, but in other countries yes. It's just an analysis for reflexion and I respect your opinion and I do not think you're negative. I do not know what country you are but being a businessman and building a successful bussiness in a country like mine. The annual interest rate on credit cards has reached 400% a year last year. It requires a lot for those of us who do not make mistakes. Greetings.
Another excellent article @chbartist!
This one is a morals bender and a lot of people will confront that demon which says to be wealthy and rich without any moral anchor.
Then there are those which despise and hate going after wealth and riches as an objective goal in itself. They are volunteers for some good cause. They never allow the overwhelming emotional drive, enthusiasm, and energy required for success to possess them outright to achieve what they want. They feel perfectly fine being an enabler to wealth creation pursued by an entrepreneur with a capitalist business plan .
Creation of wealth and riches will always be the direct result of a successful endeavor of some kind, probably the solution to some great menace or health threat, merits the outpouring of wealth upon such noble contributors to life.
One thing we can be sure of is the haves and have not's - haves try really hard to be successful, the have not's try really hard to enable the haves by their dependence upon their success.
What a beautiful world we live in!
You are absolutely right. A lot of problems people link to capitalism are actually not problems of capitalism but large governments, but sadly our education system is run by the same large unrestricted government.
I read some parts of the above posts, but I would like to add: The current economy/system is at least getting people to participate on some level. Some people just want to have a never ending pointless holiday, lethargy and weakness in the form of a freeloading wealthy class is a problem as well. Life should always be active at some level, not just sink into a couch in an over sized house. - Get excited about life.
Hi @lucylin,
"Today's inequality is rooted in banking theft....... "
I have a small doubt here. How can you say that inequality is because of bank theft alone? Because the theft is happening, but indirectly (but still it comes under theft), in each and every sector this mankind is known of. Please do throw some light in it.
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If the banking system has the power to print fiat currency - it takes money off people at the bottom at a higher rate than those at the top.
The bank takes value off the currency by printing more and more money - thus reducing purchasing power. (the inequality is exacerbated by this action. Those with less continue to receive less. Increasing inequality is systematic because of this dynamic).
The banking system uses the currency at it's highest level, (highest value),and then devalues it. By the time it's circulating in the lower socioeconomic levels the value has dissipated.
Taking value off currency through fiat printing is still theft.
@lucylin,
But banks aren't autonomous bodies. Here in India, the banking industry has become a puppet in the hands of the central government. So any decision taken by the bank has to be permitted by the government or else that particular decision will be shelved.
"The banking system uses the currency at it's highest level, (highest value),and then devalues it. "
Whatever maybe the decision taken, it has to get the nod from the central government and that is the "ONLY" way things goes here!
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...quick search on india banking...
2017/18
https://www.quora.com/Does-the-Rothschild-family-own-the-RBI-Reserve-Bank-of-India
RBI was owned by illuminati Rothschilds and being controlled by international banking cartel. Our central banking systsem itself Rothchilds version,which is manifacturing more debt than real money in circulation,trapping every coutry ,people into debt.
All our RBI governors are all their groomed, choosen agents who are brainwashed ,selected to serve in their Central Bank,similarly in every country .
Our Banking system(interest making) itself fraud which creates money out of thin air, looting our economy,making all of us debt slaves, bringing excess money in to circulation,causing inflation.
India’s Public debt stood at 65,65,652 crores Rs (65 lakh crore Rupees) or roughly 929 billion US dollars at an exchange rate of @ 70 Rs to a dollar
The data is as on September 2017
Banks run governments my friend - not the other way around - just the illusion of it.
There are people so rich that they lose all respect for humanity. A lot of gold does not mean that you can stop developing. True wealth lies in development. It is a pity that not everyone understands this.
As you have mentioned on other occasions, being rich is not bad ... If you are a noble person, when you are rich, you will be a person who will help many people, so it would not be bad to want to be rich.
But wealth in itself should not be a purpose, but a means to an end.
Very rightly said @chbartist. And yes richness is the first dream for human society nowoverdays. I don't understand why this mentality has grown in todays society.
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@karishmasingh711,
To be more appropriate, this has become a disease!
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Human nature has us too often focusing on the negative connotations of everything that surrounds us and that unfortunately leaves us not witnessed the great things. Ibam sure that there are more good people in this world than not but they are never in the spotlight. Wealth is another example of this as it is often criticized instead of pursued.
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Health is wealth, most people would say.
Even if you have all the money you want and you're sick, then you're not wealthy.
And money won't satisfy you.
There are only a few Philanthropists I guess.
Philanthropists believe on this:
Mark 8:36:
"And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?"
@ronel,
That last sentence is a best sentence!
Thank you very much for helping us to remember those apt words that suits this blog post PERFECTLY!
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You're very much welcome!
I wish you all the best!
And good luck!
Thanks for your good and kind words.
I appreciate it very much!
Riches is not evil initself but the love of it. We should think then of being a blessing to others as we've been blessed by God. To lend help without expecting in return. Our motives in helping clearly define our perspectives.
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@aceandnotes,
Yes, of course, Sir. No second thought about it. A superb comment, Sir.
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Philanthropists provide hope for the oppressed. We have so many here in Steem ecosystem and I salute them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts @chbartist🤘
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Hello @chbartist!
Wealth, like other things in life, must have a purpose that helps us maintain that north, because if we do things just to do them, or for the pure ego, it is easier for us to fail, and if we do not fail, then we we will lose ourselves without a fixed address, we will spend all this life without contributing anything to this world. Then, once we leave this earthly plane, no one will remember us, and we will go into oblivion.
There are many things to consider and, therefore, not miss the opportunity to contribute, add and cultivate for the world.
Regards!!!