On Dec 30, 2012, at 11:56 AM, Bob W wrote: >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jens >> >> So, human nature makes it possible for the individual to survive, >> mainly by putting ME first (before US or humanity). This way the >> individual may survive. > > that's not strictly correct. What seems to work best is enlightened > self-interest. This is the recognition that we all do better by cooperating > than we do by trying to maximise our own gains at the expense of others. > It's not a zero-sum game. > > Where systems such as communism and laissez-faire capitalism fail is when we > forget that, and a small clique is able temporarily to run things for their > own benefit, at our expense. > > B
Note that the cliquers always seem to be able to rationalize that their own enrichment will in fact benefit all. stan > >> For humanity to survive shurely something much better than selfishness >> is needed. In order to survive the climate changes, polution etc. >> surely something better than putting ME before US is needed. If not >> communism or socialism, maybe something much better, based on a >> philosphy, that can put US before ME! >> Or at least make US/humanity win in the long run. >> >> Meanwhile I'll try to improve my photographic skills and equipment, >> while taking good care of my kids, whife and grandchildren and fellow >> man, not to mention our common Planet Earth. (I may start by getting >> the K-5IIs :-) >> >> Mery Christmass to all and a very happy new year! >> >> Jens >> >> Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. Leave the world >> a better place. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
