Entrepreneur Reacts to Ren "Money Game" Part 2 | More Honest Than I've Ever Been On Youtube

[@yilomina2047]

I think it depends on your definition of "greed." Ren has said (and I will be paraphrasing here) that the problem is not wanting to make or have money, the problem is when money becomes more important than people. For me, that's the definition of greed, and it doesn't sound to me like you're greedy 🙂. Looking forward to part 3, it's an absolute masterpiece!

[@stegemme]

that sounds like economic apologetics

[@yilomina2047]

@@stegemme Interesting - to my (admittedly limited) knowledge, that's a catholic concept, but from what Ren has had to say in the past, he's agnostic. He does emphasize the importance of taking care of the hive, the collective good, and having respect for other humans no matter what our differences might be. Regarding money, I know Ren has talked about struggling with his own financial success. MG3 provides an excellent example of prioritizing money over people, which I think is what we're being cautioned against in this trilogy.

[@stegemme]

@@yilomina2047 I was using the term apologetics as a metaphor which seems to be a trend these days. But I assume you're not quite in the full on capitalist camp. Judging by Ren's stated propositions I would say he thinks the problem is systemic. That's why I employed the metaphor as many people seem to think the current system should be defended.

[@yilomina2047]

@@stegemme Ooohhhh ... thanks, I appreciate that clarification. Yeah, Ren has said (and I definitely agree) that there are some major problems with capitalism. But he's also said that he's not anti-capitalist. In my opinion, the problem is that capitalism has become both our economic and our moral system. That's painting with a broad brush, there are certainly many exceptions, but at least in Dallas, TX ... money covers up a lot of sins!

[@tjh5716]

One point some people miss about Ren is his knowledge of history and society. For example, look up the history of the Shell oil company and check out what they sold before oil.

[@kellyt5341]

Ren and Knox Hill just had a new interview yesterday. Ren goes over what he plans for the future as far as moving to the US, his need to stay fairly close to the Calgary treatment center and his plans for the future and the problems he is running into. Great interview, Ren is so intelligent and pleasant to listen to. Knox is a great interviewer. Take a peek, Ren is a sweetheart and an easy listen. I agree with the other comments, great thoughts and can't wait for MG3.

[@cathrinewitty6749]

Knox is by far the best person on here at having a understanding of lyrics and hidden meanings. Ren’s music must be like crack for him.

[@notterry1315]

Thank you for your honesty. The way Ren's output sparks self-reflection is one aspect of why Ren reaction videos are so fascinating to watch. His authenticity seems to make people peel away their masks and show their true face to the world. Seems to work a bit like how one act of kindness can trigger another. Looking forward to your MG3 reaction.

[@Shiroar]

Ren gave us a little history lesson in part one and here’s the economics class. It takes a very clever and flexible mind to break down a complex topic in a way that everyone can understand it. To then do it using a well known nursery rhyme? And in the form of rap? Ren is a genius.

[@rsm6904]

At the beginning, stepcitism, uncertainty, doubts. Now I think you know what kind of soul we found and why we need to protect Ren.

[@Irmelinis]

Is he going to hear this forever? It’s like saying “I told you so” over and over. This reactor clearly loves Ren’s music so…

[@pointlesslab4179]

The resolve is in the reflection in the mirror. Part 3 is masterful and won a bunch of awards.

[@ElleScamp]

I always respect honesty, and of course _I_ don’t think any less of you for calling yourself out; on the contrary - side hustles are almost mandatory when you’re a public school teacher (which is pretty much the most laudable calling ever, precisely because people go into it knowing it’s underpaid). You gotta do what you gotta do, and I wouldn’t even call that greed, man - you’re just trying to survive. Really looking forward to your reaction to MG 3 now ✌🍑❤

[@sigally]

I appreciate the honesty of what you said about yourself. The difference is you realized that passion was a step above the money/greed for you. We're all hypocrites, even Ren. We all want and need money. It's emotional security. Part 3 is different musically, but still ties in to the others. Can't wait for your reaction. Get your popcorn ready. 💰💵 💰💰

[@mandynoske5809]

I think seeking to better your life is not greed 😮 but obtaining that extra money at anothers expense especially when you dont need it to survive than thats greed😢 just my opinion 😊 thanks for your honest reaction ❤

[@RobertAustin-l4p]

Ren has the ability to get people to look at themselves as characters as part of his story or tales. Pretty good at it to ! I feel he is doing just what he feels is the right and good thing to do, maybe self-realization. Do not think wanting enough for comfort is bad, But wanting it all at any cost should be unacceptable. With the money game it should not be the min for ability to survive but the maximum you could possible need !! You will like 3 , it breaks the game down to a exaggerated person !! ANd not the same beats !! Nice reaction, Not so much time before 3 huh ?? 😁😁😆

[@frankensteinfpv]

Another great reaction brother. And thank you for your honesty. Ren does tend to make us look at ourselves and reflect, And it's great when you have the humility to reflect your honest thoughts on your channel to the world.. MG3 is gonna blow your mind! Ren does keep some of the same musical elements Although they are kind of subtle and hard to find unless you really look for them, Almost like easter eggs, Ren loves easter eggs and call backs. Can't wait for you to review it. Have a great day man...

[@mrdarengilbert3907]

Respect you shared something personal, love your intellectual perspective. Take care man

[@linwhat6550]

The one who dies with the most happy memories wins I've heard that in order to be happy, you have to do what you love. If you do what you love, it should make you rich. Rich may not mean wealthy, but you will be happy and that brings me back to, "The one who dies with the most happy memories wins"

[@mistyhaney5565]

I don't think Ren is trying to make anyone feel bad, just draw attention to the fact that most of us are more alike than we realize, and those who really embrace the money game don't care about humanity and are quite willing to encourage divisiveness that distracts from the bigger picture. If you're interested in reading someone who is willing to call out the vast majority of us, I can recommend the philosopher Peter Singer, specifically his drowning child thought experiment. It will make you feel kind of bad, or it made me feel bad, but as far as I can discover he actually tries to adhere to the argument he puts forth. I've spent my adult life caring for children that, not only their families, but our society views as disposable, and he made me realize I wasn't doing all I could to make a difference.

[@jeannewolfe4489]

Seems he’s also saying that part or all of our greed is created through and driven by manipulation by master-level marketing. He’s bringing awareness to that aspect as well, imo.

[@robingayle68]

Renegade here ❤ I see mg1 as focused on history/population, mg2 as focused on the political side of the money game and mg3 as focusing on the individual. Great reaction ❤

[@kalenaquinones7963]

We are all part of the Money Game. Your genuineness speaks volumes about you. We are here for your continued Ren journey.

[@RoMacin724]

Great reaction! Ren makes us think. He wants us to communicate and reflect.

[@DogDocKat]

I think what Ren does best is to get us to look at ourselves and society and realize that we are all the same. We are all greedy to at least some degree, whether that greed is for money, fame, or whatever. He is also great at stimulating discussion about difficult topics. Loved this reaction and can't wait for you to see part 3!! 💜💜

[@asabovesobelow-369-8]

Ren actually got me into philosophical thought. Getting out of that dogmatic think and just think about things. Its refreshing and self liberating to just step aside and observe . Great reaction 🎉

[@rwsimmons]

Fun fact…Shell Oil Company started out as an antique store in London that imported and sold rare sea shells.

[@BrokenxMorals]

Really? I love random factoids. Here's one for you: Morgan Freeman wears a diamond earing to follow an old sailor's tradition of being able to pay for a funeral, no matter where he may roam :)

[@moonyep5075]

There's nothing wrong with making money for yourself. As long as you don't harm anyone with it. We all have to take care of ourselves, right! Those who make a lot of money off the backs of others are at fault here. Don't be too hard on yourself. Everyone is trying to get a piece of the pie to survive. No one will stand up for us when we run out of money. Without money, life becomes very difficult... Good and honest reaction....looking forward to see you do MG3...🤗

[@optimistinmyprime]

Hello, Canada has the same problems as well.... unfortunately, the infection spreads. Panic and hysteria could be caused by any powers that take part in manipulation, which could include corporate interests, the ultra-wealthy, corrupt government or other entities trying to weaken systems and regulations for monetary benefit/power. We're all part of the money game, but we're also mercilessly influenced by marketing, misinformation/disinformation and other forms of manipulation. It's very hard to resist our natural impulses, and continuously stay aware to not get swayed by these things. Great reaction, btw 🙂(I've edited this comment about 5 times now, lol).... mad respect for teachers.... a generous, and definitely NOT greedy profession, if there ever was. We all gotta eat!!

[@arklilbro]

Shell oil started out selling sea shells fyi

[@momishka7]

Even if you take it with you America will dig it up in a couple hundred years and put in a museum lol I enjoyed that self reflection ❤

[@salishseamermaid]

We are all complicit.

[@PoliticallyPink]

Just think about this for a minute. "I'm greedy, I'm part of the money game... I decided to make a channel just to do what *I* love doing." WHAT? That's hardly an antidote to greed, right? It's just another form of it -- greed, self-indulgence, me me me! Not judging just pointing out the irony/contradiction, another perspective. Loved your reaction, can't wait for the next!

[@melissacompton565]

I absolutely love your honesty. Rens lyrics cover that we are all to blame and all in this money game. You have to see the 3rd one. It's beautiful and sad at the same time.

[@badsabre5917]

That’s why you should watch Eden before Part 3. He will explain it all. Loved the reaction!

[@robertspiess9859]

you are correct, REN does lay out a resolve, or solution, to the money game in part 3...

[@DuelerDog55555]

❤ Great Ren reactions ❤ watched them all. Love to see your Ren journey! You will love hkm like us RENagades do ❤❤

[@sharis9095]

Looking forward to your MG3 reaction. You can see the progression of Ren, of Samuel, etc. They really make something special. There are things I would like to say that tie in with this reaction but I don't want to even hint at spoilers so I'll just wait.

[@NoraMorgan]

I just watched your last dinner party video that you mentioned on here. Loved it!

[@majbrat]

Thank you for your introspection and honesty. We are all guilty - thats the point. We need to make changes. Little or big; make changes and choices in our lives to reduce wasteful greed that destroys our world, and get involved ourselves or vote for those that have the right viewpoint for making change.

[@ruesparks]

The human urge for more is some thing that Ren goes into in his video Eden. It’s one of those that starts kind of random, but watch till the end and it all makes sense. He specifically talks about how humans have this urge to push the envelope, to keep doing more, to go further and further. And this can be helpful when it is intentionally focused on things that don’t prey on individuals as fodder for our greed. We can do great things, we often simply just choose not to. And when it comes to greed, for some of us who were raised in household that were struggling financially we get a mindset of scarcity. Because for us it has always been a struggle to survive. As supposed to people raised in either well off or frankly financially predatory homes, who don’t necessarily have that survival mechanism tied to it as much as greed and money being a form of control. A form of control that requires being disassociated from seeing the people you’re preying on as humans.

[@chrisbeleski5913]

Awesome video! Can't wait to see part 3. I don't want to spoil anything but all I'll say is that it puts a face on the concepts and themes he presents in these songs. That and the video is just masterful.

[@francesdoll4039]

It's not money that is the root of all evil. It is the LOVE of money that is the root of all evil. We all need money, but what is more important is people and community. Money should be a tool, not a drstination. No judgement from me But it us always goid to reevaluate our priorities. I think you are just fine. ❤

[@FrauEausS]

Wow, great reaction! And big respect for this disclosure! I think only if we become self aware and honest we can understand ourselves and actually decide who we really want to be and how we want to show up in the world.... first step is self love, no matter what... then self care; what nourishes and fulfills me so that I can consciously live instead of being lived and pushed around? Ren is really fantastic in provoking deep insights.

[@NanaM1984]

Good for you! ❤ If you love what you do you are already rich!

[@torpmicke]

Great and honest reaction. It doesn't sound like greed to me. It sounds like you found your Ikegai! Look it up and keep it going!

[@45Lonewolf45]

Shell oil company started out selling seashells, Fact

[@jfish67]

Thank you for being honest, I'm sure you're a great teacher. ❤

[@kevinlawes591]

Fair play for being honest youve gained a sub good luck 👍🏻

[@MsCheesemonster13]

Money versus the joy of creativity is always going to be an issue, I suppose. Being in the moment and creating something that you feel passionate about is important for our wellbeing; you are investing time and energy into promoting your health and happiness. Putting together something that sells is usually something completely different, especially if you don’t love what you are creating. Most of us equate making money with success, societal appreciation or approval, and doing something purely for the love of it seems like an indulgence, especially when you have to pay the bills. 😢

[@doccops]

We are all human, and unfortunately it is quite difficult to live without money!

[@melissacompton565]

I think he calls us all out, but the resolution is seemingly impossible. No government wants us to be anything other than sheep. He covers that too.

[@annaberkley7575]

Just found your channel! ❤❤

[@nicolefagala3270]

U r speaking facts! Keep doing this but always srive to make a real difference! Balence is the answer!

[@lightsourcejourneys]

After you do the third, you should watch his video, Eden. He released it about a week after the third and it’s almost like a fourth Money Game.

[@thegothfolk]

❤❤❤

[@LeeannG]

Part 3 has a resolve kind of…. But I’d call it more of a cautionary tale. Imagine if the money game had a baby…

[@BrokenxMorals]

I'm certain someone saved it, but look up the treasure hunt livestream he did last year o.o

[@mistyhaney5565]

I don't think Ren wants to make anyone feel bad, or if he does I don't think the people he wants to feel bad are going to be listening to him. Those engaged in the all encompassing greed he's really calling out aren't interested in what other people think. That's not to say that he's not pointing out that we all have ways of improving how we relate to the rest of humanity and what we choose to prioritize.

[@morecrayonsplzmcw4836]

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[@corinnelabita]

Oh my dude- you’re not greedy. No one who does public education because they love it is a greedy person. Desire for “the good life” in of itself is not a bad thing. Greed is a type of gluttony- consumption for the sake of consumption, where there’s never enough and you don’t care who or what you harm. The insight of money game is understanding that the system we are caught in is only as powerful as our belief that we have no other choice but to participate in it. But, like all games, we can choose to just stop playing and find a different solution for trading goods and providing for one another

[@RENfan1265]

I'm sure you are not greedy. If you were you would have chosen a career that makes the most money in the first place. Instead, you chose a career that gives a lot of yourself, and you don't get much in return except the pride you feel about getting through to kids and teaching them something and doing the best you can. I don't think it's greed trying to make money on the side to put in savings or a trip. It's hard to save for retirement and for unexpected expenses. I think a person is greedy when they have all the money and still want more.

[@cyclops60]

I think you're being too hard on yourself! You are obviously self aware and it doesn't seem to me that you're looking to exploit people for huge financial gain! Take a look at the recent Knox Hill interview with Ren, he touches on how he reconciles the financial success he is now experiencing with his artistic endeavours. Something I like about Ren is how he consistently holds the mirror up to himself and encourages the same in ourselves. He doesn't just go for the easy finger pointing of blame as his message. Now you've reacted to this I recommend watching the live version which is just the economics 10 steps, but it's beautifully filmed and performed and often gets overlooked. Cheers.

[@momishka7]

Hey teacher wouldn’t you agree that British money still exist in America they are our founding fathers after all. 🙃

[@Danishbassist]