Money, happiness and eternal life - Greed (2/2) | DW Documentary

We're never happy with what we have. But excessive consumption is damaging our planet. Could greed lead to the collapse of the climate as well as our society? Find out in Part 2 of GREED - A FATAL DESIRE.
From Buddhists and bankers to Eskimos and psychologists, we explore the phenomenon of greed with people from all walks of life. How can it be defined? What makes us greedy? And what are the repercussions?
People like to have a lot of stuff because it gives them the feeling of living forever," says American social psychologist Sheldon Solomon. He thinks we have to come to terms with our own mortality before we can break the cycle.
Are there other ways to feel happy and content? Can we simply stop being greedy by changing the way we think?
Watch Part 1 here: • Money, happiness and e...
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We are proud to anounce that this documentary has just won the Best Documentary Golden Sun award at the International Environmental Film Festival (FICMA) in Barcelona - the oldest environmental film festival in the world. Congratulations to the director Jörg Seibold! :)

[@nageeye4477]

DW Documentary Good to hear that i love it...and i am going to change it into a book that will be in my local language...lol

[@huyminh832]

wonderfull. i'm a learner in english and found your chanel as a good source and attracting which has a lot of valuable documentary

[@RebeccaPurjin1]

Congratulations Jorg! The last 20 minutes were heartfelt.

[@MegaPianogenius]

last 30mins? bunch of fake hippy freaks they will be the biggest consumers when they get a bit older and 35.01 the hippy teacher talking in platitudes and trying to sound like a guru but not saying much really what a nob

[@MrSvenovitch]

the universe doesnt need us, billions of temporary sufferers. we just breed and put more misery onto the planet and for what? we're bacteria in a bottle and we're consuming it all. it's a good thing it's all coming to an end, when we make life impossible there cannot be anymore suffering, I applaud it. if greed brings it on faster I'll go to the shop and buy something I don't need. now go look at your 'award'. are you greedy for more 'awards' now?

[@fabled.]

I can't shake the feeling that Philip is the embodiment of what this documentary is about. He talks about hard work, respect and fairness towards others but he has a closet full of shoes he is never going to wear and displays his philanthropy awards like some kind of badge to feed his ego and justify his never-ending hunger for more "stuff". I feel that is the worst kind of greed, the one you feel justified in perpetuating...

[@standinginthegap7118]

Well spoken

[@admiralackbar4652]

Yeah, the lacks of self awareness is mind boggling

[@InfinityBlue4321]

Nailed it

[@davidhughes6]

@@InfinityBlue4321 He is related and friends with the late president Mugabe who destroyed Zimbabwe and forced millions into abject poverty. His wealth is sickening in that context

[@joycedropoog575]

Totally agreed!

[@tshepomasemola2057]

DW has had much of an influence in my life to an extent that some of the documentaries I've watched are the reason I'm a minimalist. True wealth, happiness and abundance is WITHIN and not without.

[@lancemarchetti8673]

39:30 "Evolution doesn't worry about moral consequences." Best quote in the whole documentary.

[@bobwoww8384]

Nor does it worry about illness! Hence, the downfall of humanity. Can u imagine a world where humans possessed the exact right amounts of enlightenment and desire?

[@ellengran6814]

We humans lived in contentment for some 30.000 years. Quoting a native australian : We were satisfied and never sick.

[@tallguy4876]

@@ellengran6814 we r all gonna die bro

[@loganwolv3393]

Eh, that ain't really true. It does to some extent, but not for us because we elvoved more than we were supposed to in terms of like all the stuff we can create so if nature predicted agriculture, buildings and technology we'd be far more empathic, far more carefull to what we do to other life and then yeah things would work out but since nature didin't predict anymore than us building basic tools, basic weapons (like stone hatchet and crossbow maybe), hunt animals, collect fruits, maybe create some art through music (with very basic instruments) and cave drawings... I'm pretty sure that's the case.

[@johnmoorhouse1455]

Man is not GOD. Stop trying to dominate nature and get over ourselves, our mortality / insignificance. The quest for immortality is Our colective sickness and insanity . Our lot in life is to find out who we truly are or go EXTINCT period Serving more techno industrial junky delusions is Not the answer and ultimately a dead - end.

[@ebonyapplebery1712]

I love his analogy of comparing mankind to a teenager. "They don't care what's going to happen tomorrow."

[@kionamcnutt8630]

I like when the shaman said that water will always win. True.

[@michaelchau7817]

Well in some sense it is... here's another analogy, teenage/adolescents is like spring and then comes summer which represents mans prime... and then autumn N winter... Never ending cycle...

[@brianbishoff194]

Yes! it's very accurate. What he had to say was simple but profound. That section especially grabbed me.

[@ennuiblue4295]

I guess but as a teenager, you see the adults fretting, stressing over bills, pssed off, and think 'whatevers going to happen will, you can only worry so much when most thing are far out of your control anyway' (or at least I did). Just because things may go the way a person planned or schemed, it could just as easily fall apart. I would auit being an adult is doing your best, but accepting the universe is indifferent to your fate

[@isaac1572]

As a general rule the teenagers I know, care more about our planet and tomorrow than many adults. I hope and trust that they will live more wisely and harmoniously than we have.

[@ajeetalbert91]

Such an enlightening documentary!! "Why do I care if you have more than me, if I already have enough to sustain me?"

[@supaswagg251]

An economic parasite would love a host to believe what is said. No. Ppl have more than myself due to the intellectual property theft & attempts at defamation of my character. What sustain myself should sustain myself, not parceled out to everyone else. And have to have ongoing resources to sustain myself, how can I when ppl continue to siphon my resources including my intellect. No reason why I should be struggling and haggling in my country welfare office. Why Im leaving my country. Im annoyed by blues and reds. both are attempting to drain myself of my wealth then attempt to offer trinkets. No. Restitution from intellectual property theft and attempts of defamation of my character is in order. Ive given far more than what Ive recieved and demanding what is owed isnt being greedy.

[@dr0bert]

Who has more gets better housing, mate choice and status. Not sure greed is the primary motivator for most go-getters. We are in a competition and social media and the advertising industry are the cheerleaders.

[@marshasimei1360]

True I have spent all my life I stopped shopping I was sad for a couple of days and then I started smiling. I need to have an attachment with myself

[@acceleration1146]

Because it drives progress

[@TheSpoovy]

Indeed. Makes you wonder why modern progressives are obsessed with the the size of the gap between rich and poor rather than the objective living standards of the poor -- literally the opposite of this sentiment.

[@ChillAngels]

What social psychologist Sheldon Solomon said at 6:14 is something I've long felt, but was never able to put into words. "In the back of our head we know that the current western approach to life requires that we directly and indirectly take advantage of other peoples."

[@ninamartin1084]

Capitalism relies on it. Businesses compete with each other and workers are forced to compete with each other. My gain is your loss.

[@larrymercado5689]

I think all cultures from every part of the world have greed. Take a look at China right now people putting there life savings down on a house and they are not even finished 👎

[@schmooter833]

Spot on!

[@ShanteRoxxane]

@@SvetlanaRakhim It doesn’t make the message any less true or profound, whether you approve of the messenger or not. But it’s easy to point the finger and say “well look at all his wealth” then ignore the message because it’s inconvenient for you to hear the truth.

[@levmoses742]

A few years back I realized that not only are the people who provide the food I eat; the pickers, sowers, packers, perhaps even up to truckers are paid slave wages. They can’t make enough for a two week vacation, dental, in too many cases, their own homes. And I’m not just talking about the immigrants who may have picked yesterday them deported today; so many American farmers, of all ethnicities, are also hungry. Some American pickers don’t have homes. Far too many of them convinced to vote against their own interests; supporting low taxes on the rich, the constant attacks on medicare, affordable housing or rent control - or they are working too hard or long to vote at all, which is Not their fault… I send these nameless people prayers everyday and talk about them often to anyone who eats. The least we can do is offer best wishes or send a prayer, the most is learn how to make changes locally. To say poor people who live with other poor people don’t experience depression, was a naive statement I trust the speaker no longer agrees with. So grateful for this film!

[@JugglinJellyTake01]

This is one of those documentaries that need to be viewed again and again and reflected on.

[@vytallicaq.6881]

You can't just sit on a park bench and meditate all day in the bitter cold of winter. You need a house, you need heat, and you need food. Those things are more easily acquired with BANK REFORM. Watch "The Money Masters". A FAR more enlightening documentary by Bill Still. People need to organize, to replace our current representatives, with ones who will enact the changes he proposes. This DW documentary is a sleeping pill, designed to keep everyone happy in the role of a SLAVE. Bankers own DW, and they want to keep owning YOU.

[@blindspotspotter.2352]

I found the Tibetan Buddhist monk along with the American sociologist professor among the most enlightening subjects within the film. It has been my own experience that coming to terms with the concept of "enough" did not truly begin to mature within me until i was near 50 years old. I wish I had come to this realization earlier. My wish for my children is that they receive the gift of satisfaction and joy earlier in life. That way they will have that sense of enjoyment for a longer duration.

[@kwamebushman606]

Please more Docos like this, please. There's a wealth of us young who really lost in this money/materialistic deception we call "life". That was much needed

[@ninamartin1084]

Us oldies too!

[@Helaw0lf]

All living Gens X, Y and Z need to hear/watch all of these Docus.

[@vytallicaq.6881]

You can't just sit on a park bench and meditate all day in the bitter cold of winter. You need a house, you need heat, and you need food. Those things are more easily acquired with BANK REFORM. Watch "The Money Masters". A FAR more enlightening documentary by Bill Still. People need to organize, to replace our current representatives, with ones who will enact the changes he proposes. This DW documentary is a sleeping pill, designed to keep everyone happy in the role of a SLAVE. Bankers own DW, and they want to keep owning YOU.

[@Fjr1360]

The fact that you want 'MORE' of this is kind of a greed maybe? In some definition of greed, wanting anything more is greed..

[@yasalenlasestrellas5913]

@@Fjr1360I’d say it’s a form of despair, not greed.

[@sibesokalaluka2991]

Yesterday I read a statement it said “In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind” It’s still on my mind. Be kind, you will have no room for greed.

[@hendryhie692]

Such a precious documentary, salute for all crews & persons behind the scenes. Stay humble & simple 👍

[@Gamla123]

Once I got to the point where I could have anything I wanted, I figured out I didn't really need most of it. Now the most precious thing is time with friends and family. After a while crap just keeps piling up and you can't find anything. Be content.

[@Video-Games-Are-Fun]

most valuable thing you can buy with money is HEALTH (gym membership, medicine, good healthy fresh foods, and time off so you can sleep 8 or so hours each night). spend money on HEALTH

[@skyjack8541]

Buy plants and flowers. Best buy.

[@iam1smiley1]

Absolutely! I used to run a waste hauling company and it's strange how little "stuff" matters to my husband and I but others are always jealous. You can't appease jealousy and greed.

[@limouzine1529]

Never show you are too content, otherwise your rights will be taken from you.

[@apelsinuke]

gamla123, awwww just like Buddha

[@RebeccaPurjin1]

"Always think of your death" When I was working in a nursing home for a year it reminded me of how my days were numbered. I'm learning to appreciate life and see the world differently. (35:00) "we are studying what happens to older people when aware of death. some become wiser and we need to let go"

[@EvaElizabeth]

Agape Love so there is a life after death , as the bible said work for eternal things , dont put your ambitions into temporarily things as example become greedy people

[@Video-Games-Are-Fun]

death is the destroyer of pleasures. as goes the saying in the religion of islam.

[@bobwoww8384]

Very few humans stand at the doorstep of death terrified

[@ayoadeyemi420]

Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.

[@sarahhopeful6683]

@@Video-Games-Are-Fun That strange i am muslim and i never heard that saying. Here is verse from the holly Quran if you wanted to knew what is important in life; « O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous1 of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Aware. » Quran chanter 13 verse 49

[@damien4061]

I’ve watched this several times over the past few years and it continues to inspire me to think deeply and continue seeking positive action. Thank you to everyone involved in this documentary,

[@Petermc95]

I’m just now watching this and I have a feeling that that’s exactly what I’m going to do every year from now on, I’m so thankful for this documentary

[@mikem.6340]

The two most important days in your life, are the day you are born and the day you find out why. ---- Mark Twain

[@Suicideness]

Well, why?

[@ralphbooger4756]

the day you find out why, and the why is not simply about "the birds and the bees" but some profound elaborate idea brought on by your existential anxiety and/or realization of mortality, then it is the day you lost your sanity... not sure if he is being a little bit naughty there or indeed profound, but both very important days of a mans life, so i cant say that he is wrong!

[@senthilnathan1631]

There is no importance to our birth and death it's just a cycle of matter, there is no meaning for life or death, conscience just neurons fire electrical signal, our self awareness is a overrated concept, we're all just stardust which is perpetually assembled and disassembled, our ego makes us think we have an importance other than that it doesn't have any importance.

[@marco1173]

I've always suspected and now firmly believe that greed will be the end of civilization. It's our fatal flaw.

[@MissPresley69]

GREED IS A PRODUCT OF FEAR, WHICH IS NOTHING BUT AN ILLUSION!

[@techjunkie68smusicandtech56]

Bill gates as an example of how greed will mean the extinction of mankind

[@machinefannatic99]

It has always been

[@falonesunda9191]

A beautiful paradox, the very thing you want will destroy you. Reminds me of Khalisi in game of thrones.

[@machinefannatic99]

Capitalism is prostitution, man cant live without control.

[@WestCoast999]

What an amazing documentary, I’m very thankful I clicked play and watched from beginning to end. Your award was well deserved, what an enlightening, well put together work of art! I got very emotional a couple of times while watching.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for your comment. We’re glad you like the documentary.

[@CMoore8539]

@@DWDocumentary You have made and continue to make the Best Documentaries on Earth. I watch your channel more than any other. You are The Best!!!♥️🇺🇸👍

[@vytallicaq.6881]

You can't just sit on a park bench and meditate all day in the bitter cold of winter. You need a house, you need heat, and you need food. Those things are more easily acquired with BANK REFORM. Watch "The Money Masters". A FAR more enlightening documentary by Bill Still. People need to organize, to replace our current representatives, with ones who will enact the changes he proposes. This DW documentary is a sleeping pill, designed to keep everyone happy in the role of a SLAVE. Bankers own DW, and they want to keep owning YOU.

[@YanPutrisuryo]

Today, I've watched this videos....4yrs since this being aired. I was very tired after a day of travelling and wanted to sit down watching KZbin. I felt I was directed to seek DW channel and found these 2 parts of video. I was really touched to watch ... and I was almost cry as well as being sad and joy at the same time. Yes...I understand the message of this movie....and yes I do completely agree and share the content. Thank you DW channel...🙏

[@Marilyn-np6ls]

This documentary gives us a lot to think about. So many people in the world live as sheep, just following the crowd and doing what others do, and giving very little thought to any consequences. I pray younger people will be the ones that are AWAKE and will live consciously, showing others there is a better way to live to be happier AND save our beautiful planet. It is our only hope.

[@vytallicaq.6881]

You can't just sit on a park bench and meditate all day in the bitter cold of winter. You need a house, you need heat, and you need food. Those things are more easily acquired with BANK REFORM. Watch "The Money Masters". A FAR more enlightening documentary by Bill Still. People need to organize, to replace our current representatives, with ones who will enact the changes he proposes. This DW documentary is a sleeping pill, designed to keep everyone happy in the role of a SLAVE. Bankers own DW, and they want to keep owning YOU.

[@henogtjikune7483]

This documentary is one of the best, it opened my eyes on how I view the world.

[@muffemod]

lots of filler content could have been 30 mins

[@krunalraghavani228]

Yeah

[@Rxcch]

one of the best documentaries i have watched in a long time! so many truths and so much information the world needs to learn from this one little video

[@lS-qp6zq]

Much love for this well-made documentary, DW.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @I S! Thanks for watching, we're glad you like our content :)

[@Rich-rp9xy]

" Are we mentally incapable to look ahead" that got me lol.

[@fanyatandu2255]

Looking ahead isn’t the problem, how far ahead we look is the problem, beyond our own life that’s how far we need to look

[@nuravoid7096]

absolutley beautiful documentary, knowing there is people like this in the world brings hope.

[@abhijeetbhagowati8546]

DW documentaries are so good. Should have more views

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi ABHIJEET, thanks for viewing us! Spread the word & stay tuned!

[@pieterv6984]

Part two was even better than the first one. What a density of insights I have acquired. Thank you very much for making this and making it available in this way.

[@shannensaito9746]

Sheldon Solomon is a breath of fresh air.

[@peepalfarm]

24:59 collecting experiences is just another manifestation of pleasure seeking tendency, unless of course you are seeking experiences in service to a goal bigger than just tickling yourself. Wealth is not measured by what you have (experience or objects) but what you have done to reduce the suffering of those who cant help themselves

[@gabyholliday4360]

Peepal Farm exactly are you choosing service to self or service to others, whatever you decide to do in life use this to measure your intentions.

[@melzim6670]

I learnt a lot from your comment.thank you

[@cynthia_1831]

👍👍👍

[@stevenchen5238]

Go vegan

[@IamBlueDragon_]

Money isn't evil, the love for money is.

[@ross1116]

Thats what religion says yes. The non religious say “what is evil”

[@cathieleo7483]

Poverty is the root of evil.

[@karambafatty9693]

What causes that love?

[@mandalatee]

@@karambafatty9693 In my case, insecurity

[@wanabah]

the "attachment", not "love". real love is okay with letting go

[@emmanuelakaka5524]

Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” Luke 12:15

[@ber9313]

I agree. You are someone who actually read the bible and understood it. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."Matthew 19:24. Apparently he only skimmed the material.

[@wan3416]

The man cited God’s commandment to take dominion of the Earth as authority to revel in material riches. What he doesn’t reference are the rebukes of Christ in the temple by the money exchangers, nor the questioning of the rich young ruler in where his allegiance lies (give away your possessions and follow me) nor Matthew 6:24 that states you cannot serve two masters (God and money). The man espouses prosperity gospel heresy. Absolutely heretical and one of the many reasons that hardens the hearts of unbelievers towards Christ.

[@evankelly4346]

sounds like cope for poor people

[@Jamjar-iu3ji]

@@evankelly4346 I still believe that to a certain extent. But also found that once I started having much the less I cared for it. But I still want it there, even if other things matter more.

[@ayoadeyemi420]

@@evankelly4346 Ultimately, both the poor and the rich will leave the world empty.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

Love the way Sheldon Salomon thinks, appreciate you introducing me to his ideas..

[@Ladyfaithke]

I was one of those who would work, save & invest as much without enjoying life,this video enlightened me to go slow and appreciate little things in life knowing that all is vanity and there is never enough.

[@laurahall645]

….right from the book of Ecclesiastes……

[@nancy5821]

That's true. It's never enough.

[@collinbeveridge317]

" I think happiness is vastly overrated being happy is not unimportant but happiness in and of itself does not insure that life is meaningful it does not stop us from tranquilizing ourselves with the trivia" WHAT A BRILLIANT QUOTE

[@limouzine1529]

I have trouble grasping this BRILLIANT QUOTE. If happiness is not important, what does give life a meaning? What is your understanding of it?

[@limouzine1529]

@Rouge Thanks for your answer. I would though disagree as the very word "e-motion" implies motion, movement hence it cannot be static. But yes, you are right in saying that happiness is in general a turbulent state of mind containing excitement, agitation and sometimes irrationality while peace of mind is a calm, quiet,content, " static" state of mind. When muslims great each other with "As salaam aleikum", they wish each other to find peace of mind, a state of mind full of calmness and content. They do not wish each other "happiness". And its similar with other religions. Yet most of those preaching peace of mind are in fact searching for happiness and joy that comes from wealth, comfort, good food and good sex. My point was that happiness gives meaning to peoples life no matter what they might proclaim otherwise.

[@nerizzazamora4515]

Yes happiness is fleeting..it cant be all happiness just like it cant be all sorrow. As i grow older, i want peace more. Peace while im still living. Not have peace only when im dead..

[@stanslouswachenuka8021]

Totally agree

[@iamlegion5592]

Being selfless means not wanting more then you need for yourself.

[@1758pk]

Very thought provoking ! People have always searched for the answer to happiness and asked the question and the answer is SIMPLICITY! The simple life is a life in balance and that is what mother nature wants from us.

[@carleecomm]

Oh my goodness. Every person on earth should be made to watch this. Incredible doco!

[@olaolga]

What is so incredible about it? It's is a typical "positivity" garbage that changes absolutely nothing for it doesn't address the root of the problem, thus, has no solution. Bumper sticker "wisdom" milked for over an hour...

[@williamrbuchanan4153]

Did you mean Ahahahshitownya as heard, long long ago.

[@jahd5790]

@@olaolga DW thanks you for your stupidity that you commented lol

[@jahd5790]

This documentary is enlightening and really award winning. It is great too that it shows a real greedy man, a man blinded by greed that he sees he thinks he is successful but really he is just greedy.

[@missshroom5512]

I like what the gentleman said…instead of thinking about what I’m going to own next ..he thinks about where he is going to go and what he is going to do!❤️🌎✌🏼

[@Sunsetnew]

This is such an eye opener more realistic docs please. Glad to see good and humble folks out there. As a human services worker i believe i want to do more but dont have the means. This documentary has me in tears. Well deserved 👏 for your awards

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@vichu000]

I think we need to teach this in schools, we have be come a consumer society , fishing in oceans , killing animals and trees as there is no court to protect them , there will be diseases that may wipe us out , simplicity , respect for even the simple and not just the rich should be educated... its because rich get treated like god , we also want to be come like them, so we are respected and powerful. "we are all winning a loosing game "

[@pasqualetartaglia9639]

yea good luck if they teach this in schools ,they own the schools.

[@DrSagan]

I agree with you

[@nemesishd4093]

ScHoOl MuSt TeAch fInAnCiaL EduCAtIon !!

[@nemesishd4093]

from real teachers, not from the fake ones. From investors, entrepreneur, businessman.

[@Cachedcrystal]

Omg this comment predicted coronavirus 3 years ago!!!!!!

[@aifan6148]

40:20 "Come to terms with death. Thereafter, anything is possible."

[@carlbole2142]

Bang on! you got it!

[@kbs1212]

Love this. I also liked when they mentioned that we should think about our eventual death/finite existence every day. It helps me get through hard days, because it puts everything into perspective again.

[@kalsangdrolkar]

@@kbs1212 As soon as he said that I thought -- "He's Buddhist" - of course -- knowing that he's not -- but -- that IS one of the most cogent of all the Buddhist mind trainings -- the awareness of impermanence --- or as the Tibetans like to say, "Your next breath - or your next life -- which will come first?"

[@pieterheystek2129]

What a lovely documentary! Taught me a few things I didn't know and have to really think about! I am a doctor, specialist anesthesiologist, in South Africa, and DEEPLY unhappy in my job. I don't know how to escape this unhappiness, because I literally can't do anything else! After 15 years at university, I can't even go and drive a trash truck, because I don't have a code 14 drivers license!! I can't just pack up and go, because I own a modest home, car and don't live above my means! I haven't had a holiday in years, because I can't afford not to work for even a day. The almighty dollar is unfortunately king, without it you're screwed, so although I would LOVE to simply disappear and live off the land, it's impossible. I owe too much to all sorts of institutions and can't afford to buy land to live off!!

[@calmingbabysleep1256]

Perhaps, it is not as prestigious and you will be heavily judged by your family/ peers, but you could try teaching English abroad for just a year or two with your family. It won't be easy to up and leave but you could pay off debt etc in two years and have up to 2 months paid holiday a year. Reduced education for kids etc. After that, you could always go back to being an anesthesiologist. I am a South African btw and have taught overseas for a while now, it is not prestigious but it is an " easy' life Hope it all works out

[@pieterheystek2129]

@@calmingbabysleep1256 How does that work? I speak excellent English and love teaching, even Shakespearean is not above my grammar!! The problem is how to get out of this and into that!!

[@calmingbabysleep1256]

Housing, flights, meals provided, paid holidays , sometimes insurance, pension, kids education

[@monicaperez2843]

Pieter, have you considered volunteering in your medical field aboard the Mercy ship or Samaritan's Purse?

[@kalekelucky3660]

@@calmingbabysleep1256 Which country for instance.

[@suanne1217]

This documentary has changed my perspectives. Thanks to everyone educating us through their knowledges and leadership.

[@julyrosales]

They say their is no purpose to life. But the 3 most important days in your life are the day your are born,the day that you find out or make a purpose in your life and the day you die. May all humans find peace in their life.

[@tallguy4876]

Its not that we often tend to believe every human has same characteristics Its not that all desire happiness its not that all are greedy its not that all have a purpose in life or even think about it Our realm of thinking for most parts of the life is extremely small and untill we realize how big this world or life was , its too late as we are in a hospital bed thinking that in the end nothing mattered , I am dying anyways

[@jbaby007]

Excellent documentary. Definitely articulates my thoughts.

[@mustafaakkoclar1272]

oh switzheland flag. you fakin rich bitch

[@rajshrivastav8690]

I just love your documentaries ...the knowledge you provide for free no one does that 😍😍😍

[@truongthanhhuan]

I...I...just cannot describe the right words to show my deep gratitude to DW Documentary Team on these espisodes. So touching and force us to look back into our self

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Thanh Huan Truong, we are glad you liked our documentary :) thanks for watching!

[@wheatgerm1208]

Be content when you have peace and plenty; to want more is to lose both.

[@vivthespiv1]

if we didnt have greedy entrepreneurs the world wouldnt develop

[@christianomizzle]

How do I support DW while living in the US? I feel so much more knowledgeable and empowered with such a vast array of topics being delicately discussed. p.s. best channel ever!!!!!!

[@ayandasibanisezwedlomo3269]

Came across this today and what an amazing eye-opening documentary this is. The award was well-deserved.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

Us from older generations who realize the importance of preserving the world for our children and their children should start strongly supporting them in any possible way. Especially now in these dark times.

[@mostafanasiri3001]

It's funny how many ads you see when you are watching this.

[@iamiceking]

None if you bought premium ;)

[@Darryll.X]

I have Premium. It's so worth it.

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@Mostafa Nasiri, Add the chrome extension (or similar for your O.S.) 'AdBlock for KZbin' and you will see no adverts. :)

[@kim1by]

Mostafa Nasiri: Two words: KZbin Premium!!!

[@Menelik.videos]

Mostafa is trying to say that even the show is bing greedy by trying to make money via ads. lol...good point.

[@themise1416]

Liked Sheldon Solomon’s summary. “We need to let go”. Good documentary DW

[@amistenson2535]

Amazing documentary! I hope the ones who really need to see this, do! Greed is a sin for good reasons. It devours the humanity in you, the good in you. I hope people who donate to televangelists see this too! Those people may have started their path with good intentions but they’ve let greed into their hearts and are no longer doing it to spread God’s love. They are doing it to finance their luxurious lifestyles.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@schmooter833]

This documentary, both parts 1 and 2 are excellent however, as much as I have learned by watching both parts, I think maybe I have learned even more by reading the comments. I am ready to make some changes to my life. Both the documentary and the comments were very well worth watching and reading. I have passed these on to others in hopes that they will watch them and get the same as I did from them.

[@titansolaris]

i wish more people discovered DW documentaries, they are really way too good!

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi titansolaris, you made our day! Spread the word! DW Documentary

[@BD-qc8zz]

Thanks DW for putting such a genuine heartfelt story and above all what we really NEED as a species. It was inspiring for me both on a personal and much larger level. Keep up the good work !!! Spread the awareness. Love

[@Simonhology]

Like Maradona said to the pope "if you say there is not enough money to fight child hunger sell the gold in your home in Rome. 2pac said if you have two children why have a mansion , These wise words taught me alot.

[@djtoxicdhg]

Hands down 1 of the best documentarys I've ever watched.

[@joejo8087]

One of the best documentary ever!! DW is always ahead of BBC and History Channel's documentaries.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi Joe Jo, thank you very much for your big compliment! Please stay tuned & spread the word! Best Wishes DW Documentary

[@bobwoww8384]

Dem Germans yeah?

[@akbarhossen5063]

I'm so thankful to watch this video.

[@Stoic.555]

I think DW has done a great job introducing Jetsun Khandro Rinpochhe in the documentary. She has an exceptional English command and hence has been able to present genuine meanings of the teachings and principles of Buddhism which I, myself believe is a philosophy, a way of life despite the religious background of an individual.

[@JohnDoe-fh8qc]

Really appreciate DW for covering this topic. Very important topic to discuss especially now

[@peepalfarm]

24:28 "where am I gonna go next" is also an equally bad form of consumption but somehow travel doesn't get that bad rep as buying or owning too much. It is just a different box.

[@pattygould8240]

How do you figure?

[@louiseauger8340]

Thanks for this documentary. It heals so much!

[@cassandra2249]

Just watched both episodes and realised that, since this documentary was made, the world has entered an even more perilous phase. It made for a very intense viewing experience which has had quite a profound effect on me. I had, till recently always assumed power was the problem dogging mankind, now my mind has been changed to recognise that before the lust for power, was the greed. It's hard being human and it's hard being alive but mortal. Death is frightening, but it's also a release, and also a possibility that you may meet loved ones passed over. The scariest thing for me, has always been life, and here lies the problem. We are too fearful of life to experience it without multiple psychological crutches, but fearful too of not existing. What can you do.

[@allyinyoga1108]

This truly is motivational! To be watched weekly to seek the power within and voice and action the obligation to this earth! So appreciative to the makers of this film! Gaia om

[@somut2706]

This is my second comment on the 2/2 documentary: No need to meet any Guru/Teacher to understand what is Greed or any other issues haunting human being. Because, if we can learn from our daily experiences and change , then you yourself become a Guru for your self. According to Hindu Philosophy ( not religion) , God /Guru is in you. This means when ever you go against nature, you will have to pay a price for it in terms of pain, depression etc. You realise it through your daily experience, but you do not want change. If you want to really seek happiness and not pleasure then you listen to your GURU who is inside you. You can purchase pleasure but not happiness.

[@ross1116]

somanath tarikere you clearly need to look up the definitions of religion and philosophy because you currently use them incorrectly or at least in this comment.

[@Shiro_Mazoku]

Beautifully written Somanath. Thank you for your comment - may it reach many individuals.

[@weedlover9]

Ross Hinduism is way of life, not a religion.

[@DiLacquaFace]

@@weedlover9 ummmmm by definition its there fore a religion. A religion is nothing more than a belief system, aka a way of life.

[@sbnnatan]

Water will always win. Deepest thing I heard on here. We need to let go is another good one too. This documentary is simply amazing. We need way more of this.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Nathan Coleman, Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment and for your feedback! We're glad you found the documentary interesting and the topics it covered so relevant. Let us know what you would be interested in seeing on our channel in the future. All the best, The DW Documentary Team

[@1234falco]

37:30 ...I had shivers listening to that old man. Very smart person, would like to have people in governments like him.

[@positivemindset4004]

Wow, this is the best documentary that I've ever watch. Thank you for posting!

[@priyankapriydrshni2446]

Thank you so much for this documentary, it's amazing to see that their are people who do still believe in humanity and trying to make the world aware of something we as human feel VS wish to have to posses.... coz often heart gets turned down by choices mind leads with logics

[@aliciapalacios3859]

Jörg Seibold you are a real artist, thanks for doing this wonderful documentary!! DW you guys are lucky to have him! Thanks for sharing :)

[@bobwoww8384]

AGREED

[@lesliecurran1704]

Powerful documentary, wonderful professor, he is so right on so many levels. I have always felt. ..enough....is enough. Excess has always been uncomfortable, less is more. I truly have hope in the younger generation, I deeply hope they can change thus, it feels pretty much ...overwhelming. What have we done?

[@skeletonfromminecraft7316]

My favorite part of this docuseries is the bright loud ads for social media applications that play every 15 minutes to contrast it

[@rhizin1]

I never wanted to be rich. Or wealthy. All I want is the security I will be able to live in my flat, eat and drink and go to a doctor when neccessary. And maybe a little hobby. But even that seems too much to ask. I don't want a car, I don't want vacations, I don't travel, I don't go to restaurants, my clothes are years old, many more than a decade, I don't drink alcohol, I don' t smoke. I made my "Abitur", I am a "Facharbeiter" with good employer' s references, I do voluntary work. I cleaned toilettes and worked as kitchen help, cleaner and garden helper. And still people with more money begrudge me ever cent, because I get my money "doing nothing" as a H4-person. The more people own, the more they seem to feel the need to put others down.

[@NoName-uj8iq]

rhizin1 that’s why I’m want to be the greedy one and I am

[@imu6085]

Hello Riznin...am somewhat surprised and sad to hear this, I am not from europe but i see that you are in a german speaking country, in my experience the proportion of middle class people is large there, and they are mostly quite decent population. I can imagine some people with money to behave the way you mention. i wish you all the best. Perhaps you start charging more for your expert service! (or develop yourself/skills more so that you can charge more)

[@sumho6821]

Blessed are you the good human!

[@mamalekas]

Eat the rich?

[@EvaElizabeth]

Rhizin1 greetings to you from Jakarta, Indonesia. I came from priesthood society well the upgrade one shepherd ,my father is not only a priest but he is a shepherd with so many sheep and would like to tell you please go to Matthew 25 eternal lifetime is very suitable for you, in this temporarily world yes i also experienced what you mentioned there, my cousin's family took away all the treasure wealth from grandmother and greedy consumed that family , we do suffered , live in simplicity, actually poverty came into my life and thanks God now everythings changed, God blessings to people who really loves Him and obey His words that is a true security, Jesus knows when u were sad, hungry, poor, and He sent people to help that is a real security

[@johnnoel7240]

When humans aspire to be gods, bad things happen!!

[@MrSiren777]

John Noel then that is not aspiring to be god, to Truely be like god is to be humble and radiant in love

[@MissPresley69]

IF WE KNEW, THAT WE ACTUALLY ARE, WE WOULD MAYBE FINALLY BE AWARE, OF WHAT WE ARE CREATING! ❤️🙏❤️

[@zverzivotinja8337]

The only thing you failed to realize is that the god most dominant religions in the world propagate is actually YOUR OWN EGO, nothing more. And yes, when ego rules the world bad things happen.

[@zverzivotinja8337]

@@MrSiren777 No it's not, to truly be like god is to be egotistic, selfish, greedy psychopath. That's what god is all about.

[@itsmeagain3078]

@@zverzivotinja8337 No. That is not what God is. That is what greedy psychos are all about.

[@rigalaitheseer]

"Water will always win" that gave me the shivers

[@vickymel2886]

"Enough is as good as a feast." Dr. Solomon. I've enjoyed his interview the most. The entrepreneur has some great points. But I also wonder how exactly he got to where he was, similar thoughts for the Tibetan Buddhist. It's great that Mr. Elmer came away from the other side and became a whistleblower. Sadly, it seems to be continuing.

[@Snow-wz6eu]

Thank you for no pub during the documentary! Amazing!

[@katerinakonsta6860]

Well done for this amazing documentary!!!Greetings from Greece!!

[@mycolfire]

This documentary is right on point. The bar is being raised.

[@geolam58]

Outstanding documentary, really outstanding. Congratulations.

[@Mumugen]

If they want to quote the Bible then "it is easier for a camel to pass through the 'eye of the needle' than it is for a rich man to get into heaven"

[@Mumugen]

The one without attachment

[@davidk3729]

Tell that to the Pope,his Bishops, Archbishops, Priests. Unfortunatly greed is a human characteristic. A peasant famer with enough food, water and basic shelter can have a better quality of life than a rich man in the 'civilised' world.

[@anthonyatienza3998]

@@davidk3729 Tell that to the/your government please. Thank you.

[@BeaullahBelle-pc4em]

JW.ORG

[@skyjack8541]

The irony is that a rich man who wrote that. Perhaps

[@michaelmanding4726]

One of the best documentary films I’ve ever seen.

[@marias.1533]

Excellent work! Great themes, direction and music!

[@saranbhatia8809]

Thankful to DW for creating the Right awareness...finding the true purpose of collective existence for all!

[@khemparsram8839]

This is the best video I have ever seen....God Bless you...love from Dubai

[@BrideofChrist222]

I enjoyed this documentary and learned so much. Greed is one monstrous problem that sadly will never change. I will try to be less greedy and give what I do not need to others.

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@BlueStarWarrior1, We absolutely can and must change, away from supremacist theory and practise, the material, and economic power. Spirituality and deep relationships and headtrips (evolution) and a calmer, more logical, rational and just world are *indeed possible.* Self-improvement toward unity is gaining ground. :) There is no sense in perpetuating self-sabotaging apathy or acceptance of obsession, superficiality, and misery.

[@simoni6770]

I am 33. A few years ago, I started reading philosophy and psychology, not as a formal student, but as something I needed in life. Over the years since then, life has made a lot of sense. What I learnt is that in the end, there is nearly no "true benefit" (if I could use that phrase) with self-absorption and the drive to focus life on "ever-increasing material goodness of oneself". As far as we get basics to go by, more is simply a prison and an illusion. If we ceased to think of "oneself" all the time and began to think of "others" (being of goodness and help to others), we would have achieved true benefit to others.

[@simongladdish777]

A thought-provoking documentary. Perhaps some of us aren't greedy enough!

[@SuperLammens]

loved the software engineer (minimalism)

[@solomonchege2986]

Ha haaa ! It is always impressive BUT - wait he gets a wife, and wife gets a kid, then another - in 5 years they will have a huge mansion on mortgage and 2 SUVs, and bikes, and ... and ... and toys enough for a whole kindergarten !!!

[@bijanghafari8255]

Very interesting doc.Thanks guys.

[@Journeyjunckies]

This short two part documentary speaks volumes to me. GREED IS A TERRIBLE VICE. I have seen it first hand destroy my Country and the world at large. It's literally the engine towards distraction one of the major cause of the world problems we experience even on a personal level. Am super grateful to DW for the tremendous work and research they put in this beautiful world changing piece.

[@christopherkechichian]

Very well made, and deeply touching. Congrats to everyone involved.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback! Be sure to check out our channel for more content. :)

[@Victoria-ek6ot]

Immensely thankful for your documentary.! Amazing.👌🙌

[@khaytirayay6814]

absolutely enlightening and very informative

[@aminawood1737]

Watched a 2nd time and was once again struck by what an awesome thought provoking documentary. Congratulations on your award!

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching, we are happy to hear you enjoyed our content:)

[@stevemcelmury4618]

Outstanding! Y'all NAILED it!!