Since the day humans first existed, there have been countless conflicts. The first war recorded was in 2300 BC, in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq). Beginning with 2300 BC War, we had the most destructive war ever - World War II. And the tension, as you see on the news, is not over. In fact, it will never end. The question is WHY?
Every single big issue, in my biased and limited view, starts as a small action. All the conflicts start with a human nature: self-interest. It's our nature to looking forward to our own good. It's our default thinking that "It's all about me." People start wars for territory, resources, money, and dominance - which can all be classified as self-interest. The World War I, for example, was a result of a race for both military and political power.Honestly, I, as a human, also have self-interest. I (how embarrassing) used to fight with my sister for a pie.
People start to fight for their interest when they were kids.
Since self-interest is our nature, it stay deep inside our hearts,and therefore is not easily removed. There are countless solutions introduced: "put yourself into others' positions", "take criticism", etc. However, those are cliche, and everyone knows those. I am not writing this post to tell you what to do, for you've already know what you are "supposed" to do. I am writing this post to remind that you can choose what to do. Or to THINK. The moment you make a choice is not only the moment you define YOURSELF, but also the moment you define THE WORLD...
People start to fight for their interest when they were kids.
Since self-interest is our nature, it stay deep inside our hearts,and therefore is not easily removed. There are countless solutions introduced: "put yourself into others' positions", "take criticism", etc. However, those are cliche, and everyone knows those. I am not writing this post to tell you what to do, for you've already know what you are "supposed" to do. I am writing this post to remind that you can choose what to do. Or to THINK. The moment you make a choice is not only the moment you define YOURSELF, but also the moment you define THE WORLD...
Interesting take on why there are issues in the world. One of the defining economic principals is that people are self interested. It is the cause of a lot of issues. How do we change something that is fundamental in nearly every person?
ReplyDeleteI personally keep telling myself that "I'm not the only person in this world."
DeleteWar has always been presented in every era. Conflicts arise from self-interest for power, money, etc. Some countries are lucky enough to not get into any disagreement with each other. The world is there to help regulate this matter that causes many issues.
ReplyDeleteSelf-interest makes people just only think for themselves instead of others. This's a meaningful article for everybody.
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