The science of greed | Paul K. Piff | TEDxMarin

The Science of Greed : Why the Ideology of self interest could be the downfall of the American Dream. Wealth may seem like mostly an unmitigated good, yet it also has significant costs. My research reveals the pernicious effects of inequality and why something must be done about them...before it's too late.
Paul K. Piff is a social psychologist and research scientist in the Psychology Department at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Reed College and a Ph.D. in Psychology from UC Berkeley.
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[@traderpapertiga]

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. - Einstein

[@benangel3268]

My biggest ambition is to live as simply as possible without losing the meaning of life

[@Excalibur2112]

Yes, just be a *good* person. God and his Angels are always watching/monitoring us.

[@elegantcraftsbyangelaacac3676]

❤💞💞

[@anhbayar11]

@@Excalibur2112 you are the god of yourself. No need to be watched.

[@boobooboogoo]

Wolin 51 we made ourselves too, right?

[@silviacasabianca9643]

Thanks for this presentation. I find it amazing that research is proving that we have built untenable societies. This money-making goals that are feeding greed and individualism and narcissism are destroying any sense of community and eventually will destroy the planet.

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

All you have to do is look at the size of their plate of food! The American plate is the biggest I've ever seen anywhere in the world that I've travelled too. And American farmers would still like a slice of Europe's food market! It's never enough is it America, have to feed those extra million immigrants you take in every year.

[@loki7389]

@@eliakimjosephsophia4542 our food is devoid of nurients, and until covid, Americans actually had to work, not like in Europe, just living off of state benefits

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

@@loki7389 I grow some of my own food and I make sure that the food that I eat is full of nutrients, I also take supplements due to the body decreasing what it makes naturally more and more the older you get. Don't believe everything you hear about Europe in other countries. The majority of our workforce have always worked in far higher % than in America. More of our population have passports and have travelled more widely and more often.

[@septemberspassion]

Only God: "The KING", Is going to Destroy this Planet, at his Appointed Time.

[@sagould775]

@@septemberspassion Sorry, we're on schedule to beat Him to it.

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

An interesting observation for me was when a table was full of food, and there was only only dish that was specifically cooked and served for me. Yet one of the people at the lunch chose to eat what I had been given, whilst I couldn't eat what else was the on table. That revealed so much about that person's heart and for sure it is about the heart, and with some people it doesn't matter how much you give them, they will still desire what someone has and think it is their right to take it.

[@loki7389]

What makes you so special? Dont be so picky!

[@thomasbell4329]

@@loki7389 maybe so, it's usually a health thing. Allergies and intolerances.

[@sohaibahmed226]

We learned about this in sociology class about rich and poor. We should develope more empathy for others. Often times we're so tangled in our own world.

[@jamesforbes6725]

sohaib ahmed you will learn nothing from other people, look around you and open your eyes...

[@glenwicks4976]

@@jamesforbes6725 And you are exactly a part of the problem he is referring to.

[@VintageMusic729]

@@jamesforbes6725 You are blind.

[@jwrosenbury]

So frequent reminders of compassion help people to work together better. I guess that hour on sunday morning serves more than one purpose.

[@hectorae86]

wahahah.... wahahahahahahahahhaahhahahahahahahaha WAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! ahem.... sorry. The country that has the largest number of people going to church (in the western world), is also the country that has the highest inequality. Your statement is therefore false and you should try to find out why it is so.

[@pranavkrishna9808]

+hectorae86 Maybe its because the USA has a higher population of all the western world

[@hectorae86]

Pranav Krishna You're only saying that because there's no law prohibiting ill informed people from speaking.

[@jwrosenbury]

hectorae86 I belong to a Church of sinners. Perhaps the reason there are so many going to church is because sick people need doctors?

[@hectorae86]

Jeff Rosenbury Hahah, now that is legitimately funny.

[@blackan3el608]

Wer ist auch wegen mois hier? :D

[@lerenah]

Absolutely LOVED this! It made me want to learn Psychology again.

[@paulmryglod4802]

this speaks to the potential of every person to be changed by circumstances for better or worse

The most interesting part of this experiment was the response from the audience...they were laughing, and generally feeling entertained rather than understanding the deeper social implications...these people could give less than a sh** about others who have nothing. This TED Talk took place in Marin and it is a fact that most of the people in that community are arrogant and self-serving...sad but true. And no, we do not all have the same opportunities in this country to succeed and generate wealth...the so-called American dream is a hoax!

[@peterbirdsall9289]

AMEN BROTHER

[@brandongriggs6934]

HALLELUJAH SIR

[@jonnyvirgomusic]

Maybe there was some embarrasment too.

[@1LaOriental]

Phyllis Foster Indeed. I noticed their response as well!!

[@kkurakim3397]

I thought it was weird how they were laughing when nothing was particularly funny :/

[@HulkHulk-fh8uf]

This study should be used to destroy the myth of trickle down economics that if you give to the rich that will trickle down to the poor.

[@Lolly4twDasOrginal]

for people who want to learn about the trickle down effect, go to vegas and shove your money into a slotmachine, $1 in, $0.50 out, $1 in, $0.50 out,.... when your broke go to the manager and say thanks for teaching me the trickle down effect

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

Isn't... The "trickle down effect" is a... Wait how is this different from a pyramid scheme?

[@ramblinevilmushroom]

There is no such thing as trickle down economics. its a disparaging name used to straw man an actual economic model. The model is called "supply side economics" and has its advantages and disadvantages, you can say it wont work but at least learn what its called and what the theory is. You might just prove your self right, but at the cost of allowing yourself to be convinced otherwise. The risk is worth the reward.

[@maxenthoven7011]

You don't understand the term. Believing that actual wealth will trickle down is absurd, but allowing the rich to retain more of their wealth from tax creates jobs, finances innovation and cheaper products for the poor to use.

[@xSouthernDiscomfortx]

Concentrated power does not get redistributed

[@Red-Revolution708]

I used to think War would kill Man but ‘Greed’ will kill Man . Just look at the World .

[@plantbasedwell-being3309]

Watch Happiness by Steve Cutts sums us all up in 4 minutes.

[@gs3781]

Greed causes war

[@chrisjoshua69420]

@@gs3781 exactly

[@dragonlord3504]

@@gs3781 u have to See that there is positive greed and a negative one. The negative one causes war.

[@that_indian_bee]

@@dragonlord3504 agree

[@Chamelionroses]

The odd thing about the hierarchy power trap is when a poorer person gets wealthy financially absolute power corrupts absolutely likely. Then if a person is charitable for efforts of selflessness it makes them happier ....giving has another scientific study on that. I think some that have addictions get very greedy and miserable. It is an ancient battle with that King Midas golden touch in over use.

[@chrishess7443]

Interesting view... heres some fun insight for ya. try this... imagine addiction causes and contributing factors like a pie chart/pizza. Over 3/4 of the slices are mental health related ranging from personality disorders, trauma/abuse/anxiety disorders, mood disorders, socialistic problems, and the reality of people with mental health problems are still ostracized/stigmatized socially and even by doctors. Now the smaller portion/slices are the physiological part of addiction like the withdrawl and physical need. Another thing is addiction will eventually bring to the surface for all to see; ignored, suppressed, or previously undiagnosed mental illnesses or mental health issues. A person can be addicted to things besides narcotics, pot, and so forth that dont have the physiological addiction portion and this is due to the fact addiction is first and foremost a mental health problem, a way of pushing through/coping when they are ready to throw in the towel so to speak. The vast majority of people who experiment with illegal drugs or occasionally take them, drink alcohol, or prescribed a narcotic for pain and so forth never have or develope an addiction problem.

[@jeffsadowski7759]

It took a "we" to make a "me." If you remember that you are an individual as well as part of a collective that's all you need to remember to have much but to remember where that came from. No one became a success in anything without help or the continued actions of others to keep that alive. Fantastic presentation and message here. The heart has an in and out door and both sides are always adding up to something more:)

[@lanegardinier760]

Watching this now in 2021 and it is even more stark than ever how unequal life is in The US, this is more relevant now than ever, sadly enough.

[@kelseyfarr1548]

I watched this because I find myself getting greedy quit often and I wanted to know why, but now I’m realizing it might be more of desperation then greed :/ I don’t know, trying to keep myself awake and not get blinded by materialistic things

[@Trinity_007]

I also feel like I’m getting Greedy 😐😐😐

[@AvisekAgarwal]

Me too , i always think of earning more money all the time

[@jorgecrawford7419]

It’s not in our biology to be empathetic without a deep conscience of greed. Sad part is we nowhere near a solution to this lifeline problem. It will continue to gradually get worse and manipulation becomes easier.

[@glenwicks4976]

@@jorgecrawford7419 What do you mean it's not in our biology? All humans have the power to be empathetic and considerate towards others, and that just shows how we have evolved over time. We aren't living among cavemen anymore. Also, your comment implies that you aren't even going to try to find a solution for decreasing the enormous amount of greed in this world, and that makes you a part of the problem. The solution is really quite simple. Increase your level of empathy and be nice to everyone that you meet. Practice leaving some for others instead of taking all. If everyone did exactly this, we would be moving further away from caveman days. Of course there will be greedy people that want to ruin it for everyone else, but we have the power to confront them and show them the power of empathy. That is all I have to say about that. Thank you for reading.

[@alinamartiniuc7998]

Me too. I cant say I found a solution in this video tho...

[@saltychebs]

As I type this, this video is 10 years old. In the recommended videos next to it, there's one titled, "How Greed Could Save the World". I could give it the benefit of the doubt by clicking on it, but I just want to say that the irony could not be crueler.

[@rens.9124]

When im workomg on my door to door sales job, we try to persuasie people to donate to charity, like the salvation army they help homeless people, and people who are poot themselves are more likely to donate then people with the big houses and the Nice cars

[@silverturtlestitcher1637]

1 Timothy 3:1,2--"But know this, that in the last days...men will be lovers of money, boastful, haughty..."

[@beatewegleitner7920]

I came across this video because of Alim aka Mois. Very good video! How self-taught greed can be! Unbelievable and very interesting!!

[@davidpfister5179]

Wer kommt auch vom kellerbaron?

[@deutschearduden2651]

Hi, Wie findest du eigentlich mois seine Entwicklung

[@dekrasniqi1553]

Deutschear duden ich mag mois ist immer noch unterhaltsam aber irgendwie geht seine Entwicklung in die falsche Richtung genau gegen das was der alim kanal mal eins war

[@infinger2006]

And one more thought... Jesus throws a wrench into this whole thing. The rich (truly under Jesus) know that riches are given for the purpose of helping others. Great condemnation is spoken for those that take advantage of the poor and helpless. Love that Jesus guy..

[@stoner_vinny]

Jesus is God in the flesh. Jesus was very wise. Have you read the Gospel of John? The words of Jesus are awesome.

[@hippychikforever]

"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." - Mahatma Ghandi

[@spacer4660]

Insurance industry is one of the richest rackets currently operating in these United Slaves of America. Every working (and most non-working) human resource works to pay his/her insurance bill. Then there’s also a non-voluntary deduction to pay protection money to the military industrial complex. Oh slavery is abolished on paper, but in practice it is so evenly spread that you’de need a micron-eye to see it.

[@deborahstein7866]

I think you are right up to a point. People do treat you with more respect when you have more money. I do also think that rich people are some of the biggest assholes on the planet. It's a rare person that knows how to have wealth and still be kind of compassionate without any interest in how it affects their image or business. Agreed to me is psychological sickness and infection of the Soul.

[@austinmunday8190]

Not all rich people are assholes some are some aren't I can have a friend that is rich and still let me ride in his tesla and do things

[@reydegala8313]

This is true. Interesting.

[@1BrilliantLife]

Great talk!! Bill Gates' quote though used to buttress his point is ill used. Given the fact that Bill Gates' wealth has continued to rise. Secondly many wealthy individuals have used charities as a means to further their economic interests. "Winners Take All" an excellent book by Anand Giridharadas. An excellent exposition of tacts and strategies the wealthy employ to gain more at the detriment of others and the society. Anand essentially confirms this talk's laboratory findings in real life.

[@ricardomurillo5205]

Yes it is interesting that the man who won the game is sleeping on more money his grandchildren could ever have and be ok with giving crumbs and people honoring it

[@peterbrown3944]

This is one of the best lecture I have ever seen .

[@Basitkhanofficials]

Absolutely Absurd!

[@christianbanks7458]

and in 6 years has accumilated only just 90,000 views. The real videos about greed i.e. how to get rich, be an entrepreneur have gained 10 times the views in less time. Just goes to show the state of our moral health in this age

[@AAA-cc4pg]

Donated to any charities lately sir?

[@glenfransman1723]

Christian banks great observation this video deserve more views

[@ricardomurillo5205]

Consumer zombies think they can make it in the American dream. Plus women easily give their love to the 1% because their nature understands rigged games. Exacerbating and reinforcing the output of a rigged game.

[@christianbanks7458]

@@AAA-cc4pg always

[@DANCEGARAGEPUNK]

@@AAA-cc4pg & you have - well done ! : )

[@freethinker3083]

The fist step is to offset the education imbalance. The first start is to teach personal finance in school so that poor kids can grow up with the same education as wealthy kids. So that these children get armed with the knowledge they need to overcome poverty.

[@furrowsan]

Ok that was nice. So nudges to your values, reminders that not everyone is lucky is one way of making us more compassionate..

[@francismausley7239]

Thanks again... "...greed, which is to demand ever more, is a praiseworthy quality provided that it is displayed under the right circumstances. Thus, should a person show greed in acquiring science and knowledge, or in the exercise of compassion, high-mindedness and justice, this would be most praiseworthy." ~ Baha'i Faith

[@beansprout4431]

i wonder if a lot of the audience were laughing out of discomfort in being called out because they are well-off...hmmm

[@SirMrEsquire]

My only critique is his hopeful analysis of the rich pledging to give away their wealth. Bill gates, for example, didn't just "give away" his fortune. He donated it to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, giving him a massive tax write off. In turn, he owns the foundation and can choose how he spends the money that was donated. He handed money from his left pocket to his right pocket.

[@tommyboy7233]

excellent concept

[@gchg4925]

i think it depends on the person, some succumb to greed more so than others.

[@clyubove]

That is true but the majority of the people tend to succumb to the greedy and selfish behavior.

[@lizajean8333]

What you think was not proven here

[@gchg4925]

@@lizajean8333 Damn I didn't expect someone to respond to a 4 year old comment, but I was just sharing what I thought in a comment section, it doesn't have to be proven or not in the video

[@arizahmad9850]

Perhaps people were more likely to break the law by not stopping at the crossing because they were more likely able to pay the fines.

[@PR--un4ub]

Immunity to consequences.

[@ricardomurillo5205]

That combined with sense of entitlement

[@itze2216]

Great study. Should be shown to all people at pres. rallies

[@CanuckFluter]

I am far too skeptical now to believe that parasites of the 1% will actually start caring now. I only see the situation getting worse since this video was posted.

[@francismausley7239]

Good theme... thank you. "Say: If ye be seekers after this life and the vanities thereof, ye should have sought them while ye were still enclosed in your mothers’ wombs, for at that time ye were continually approaching them, could ye but perceive it. Ye have, on the other hand, ever since ye were born and attained maturity, been all the while receding from the world and drawing closer to dust. Why, then, exhibit such greed in amassing the treasures of the earth, when your days are numbered and your chance is well-nigh lost? Will ye not, then, O heedless ones, shake off your slumber? ~ Baha'u'llah

[@Airpostcreations-hm5ct]

I love pretzels ... but I'm not rich, and I get your point! ❤

[@Psyolopher]

One thing to remember is that no one is completely greedy/selfish or completely compassionate etc. We're all a mix of both to various degrees. :)

[@reinholdseiber8984]

Thank you

[@razorback9999able]

10:44 "Chaos is a ladder" - Petyr Baelish

[@realdemocracy11]

Richard Wilkinson's Ted talk is a must see if you liked this talk.

[@anjanabansode9776]

This video should be shown to garden gekko especially

[@DaBoogie049]

Bill Gates invested 600.000$ in the company that I work at, wich is a highly capitalistic setup. At the time it pays of for us because of the tips, but technically we carry crates under time pressure at minimum wage. It's breaking our bones and we have to come earlier to load the cars and don't get paid for it. That's how Mr Gates does it, he sources compassion and generosity out, to the customers. Needless to say that 50-60% of the people don't give us anything while the delivery is free for them. I have never worked so hard in my life!

[@Sun_and_Sea_]

"The top 20% of our population own close to 90% of the wealth in this country." It's reminiscent of the French revolution.

[@ye9803]

keller army

[@ACKZink]

Sad this has to be researched.... in my mind this is a no-brainer

[@elvinalegria5524]

so did I my friend... so did I

[@victorhojgaard1769]

In Denmark we had the situation going on where people's holiday earned money where locked so they couldn't get them unless the government open them for them. And as denmark opened up again after Corona lockdown the government chose to open their holiday money to get the Danish economy going strong again, and while they got their money, people who dont have jobs got $100 for free to support the Danish economy. The ones who have job and got their holiday money, started complaining about the poor got money too. And the poor who got the $100 complained about getting money they did not ask for. And it was all for supporting the danish economy

[@natet5959]

Preach!

[@michaellee7630]

a presentation about wealth and greed in Marin County, CA, interesting....................

[@kenstrohan5089]

Money and status is a joke.

[@msrussell4134]

My brother gave my sister £100 on a salary of $120,000 and me on $25,000 gave £400. He said I gave too much. She had cancer. She respected him more because he has an “important” job. My brother has a sport car and has a speed fine. I m always getting rammed on my old bike by rich idiots in cars. I prefer to be with my kind and compassionate folks, altruism, and Utopia over profit - than rich selfish people who screw you over. I don’t want to live in a world full of greed

[@Esra-mm6yk]

Thanks.

[@venatorclass9334]

Money only want money It's always money

[@nitishgautam5728]

Access of everything is bad Greed is one which should be used but carefully to achieve goal.

[@davidhamilton5893]

Endless Greed. "Teach your children quietly cause someday Sons and Daughters will rise up and fight, while we stood still". @

[@familyloyalty43]

I've seen greed and ego attack it's own elderly and sick Mother but also play blame game against the innocent.

[@lisasays6174]

It's a good thing linearity (if that's a word....) doesn't exist in nature; straight lines, constants, etcetera. We may like to think they exist, they can or they should - and attitudes may be fixed in a belief that constancy exists, can exist or should - but anyone who thinks that will suffer when they realize that life doesn't work that way.

[@bobbylimtim3279]

3 unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If you pursue happiness by greed methods, be cautious because the processes can go wrong according to our morals outlooks. 👍👍🤨🤨

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Very good video

[@jhunt5578]

Make lobbying and campaign funding illegal. Each candidate with a serious and clear manifesto should be given x amount to campaign with and x amount of television advertising.

[@manuelugaldeultreras842]

Thus, that is why I have reached a ceiling then.... I cannot jump those obstacles, character.

[@ravisingh1285]

Greed is another mystery of life. People have nothing to do, so they are running behind objects, and for that they need money.

[@sap1donnel886]

Wow... powerful n deep but true statement

[@fahim102]

Why was there so much laughter at the beginning? I could understand the occasional chuckle here and there, but honestly, it seemed like a bit much coming from these folk who were privileged enough to attend a Ted Talk in the first place.

[@nonelost1]

7:20… (while showing two dice on the screen)...”So that die rolls over a certain score were impossible. You couldn’t get above 12 in this game” I don’t get it, you cannot roll more than 12 upon throwing two dice anyway.

[@walterarnoldomunizgarcia3134]

de ahi que los valores deben inculcarse desde pequeños ya que seran el marco de nuestra forma de ser y hacer

[@keyvangeula7807]

In a letter addressed to Queen Victoria over a century ago, and employing an analogy that points to the one model holding convincing promise for the organization of a planetary society, Bahá'u'lláh compared the world to the human body. There is, indeed, no other model in phenomenal existence to which we can reasonably look. Human society is composed not of a mass of merely differentiated cells but of associations of individuals, each one of whom is endowed with intelligence and will; nevertheless, the modes of operation that characterize man's biological nature illustrate fundamental principles of existence. Chief among these is that of unity in diversity. Paradoxically, it is precisely the wholeness and complexity of the order constituting the human body -- and the perfect integration into it of the body's cells -- that permit the full realization of the distinctive capacities inherent in each of these component elements. No cell lives apart from the body, whether in contributing to its functioning or in deriving its share from the well-being of the whole. The physical well-being thus achieved finds its purpose in making possible the expression of human consciousness; that is to say, the purpose of biological development transcends the mere existence of the body and its parts. Prosperity of Humankind

[@jetpaq]

ok..i officially LOve you..l!! stay enlightened and generous dear spirit.

[@baronhippolytussk]

So are you saying society has cancer (in a metaphysical sense)? Prosperity and goodwill to all :) animal-kind included

[@B3nefit]

Flying Hippo Yes, Society has Cancer (analogically). Man turns on man, to fight each other rather than to fight the cancer. Banks and their CEO's with massive bouts of control fraud. What does America really have other than a big army that they use to bully other countries with, to provoke and steal resources. America is not the be all and end all, in fact majority of Americans have totally wrong knowledge. Take the size of America for instance. On the world map it looks as though Greenland and america are bigger than Africa when in actual fact Greenland is 14 times smaller than Africa and America can fit into just North Africa, adding the UK Japan, etc and the land mass of those combined is still not close to the size of Africa. Ignorance and greed are causing massive appearances of cancer and the cure is being willfully ignored.

[@RaniVeluNachar-kx4lu]

So I use to value work and the money it made, Then I valued the freedom it bought and the higher levels of satisfaction that came with it. But Now... I am really starting to reject the conscious phase of living. So, I am looking forward to each night going to dream. Not sleep, but that dreaming is really quite fascinating. Like my private yet unknown and unpredictable and always changing world. The Australian Aboriginal People has a very elaborate Dream World as part of their culture. So again another what seems to be a very technologically weak society being dominated by the Europeans, only to find that the Europeans, the British colonists pretty much are only seeing one facet of the world. And they miss again the Dream World. Or in India, the Spiritual world. So maybe individual greed is weak and Greedy Societies are inherently weak. They can only survive if they take. Eventually they run out of steam. And then they fall back to an earlier simpler state.

[@bearinggoodgifts5025]

Great video, thanks for sharing. To share a thought of my own, all people should already know about the science of greed, we can see if we look and many of us have heard it in the Gospels. The Gospels and Ten Commandments match the findings in this video point for point. It's a case of scientific reality matching Christian reality; they lend validation to each other. Thanks Paul for the presentation and and the hard work that went into it.

[@DianneHicks]

Cont comment... by continuing social awareness you accomplish the same results but what is neglected to be addressed here is with that money has also an association with both control and ability to purchase power decisions that do not represent the majority of the people!!! Support your smaller and local businesses and you will start seeing a shift in both social issues and redistribute power to the people which hopefully would reflect a greater sense of balance in decisions made for the people!

[@Anonamoosemouse]

How can you determine whether this is behaviour by someone winning a board game vs. someone who is just richer. I havent looked into the study, but if they havent observed behaviour of people winning board games as a control then this is really weak evidence.

[@bostoncommonterry]

More Fear More Profit

[@KenjiTooGlory]

Keller

[@Aztec8s]

it's all in the science. 12:08

[@ramblinevilmushroom]

notice how they all go up at about the same rate... Do you think he wants to force the top lines to crash down, or the bottom 2 to go up? maybe collapse them all to the middle? i wonder how he thinks we should do that without giving authority to some person or group of people to decide how much we all make... I know one thing, id sure like to be in the group of people who makes that decision....

[@DANCEGARAGEPUNK]

@@ramblinevilmushroom $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$s : ( : (

[@katewhite128]

You can be a lower class of human being and have a lot of money: nothing replaces values. That is why any coin is not God's worth.

[@69JONESYrugby]

As a 50 yr old contractor in a University town...I have only been ripped off 2 times by clients. Both were educated wealthy and...umm...."god's chosen people".

[@susanjoseph8453]

It is a bad thing to steal other people money to enriched yourself. What good that would do for you,it is best to work hard and earn your wealth in this world.

[@ravisingh1285]

The rich one was once poor.

[@michaelroditis1952]

I really don't get how there can be dislikes at videos like this

[@luismedina5792]

Cuz those people associated with Communism

[@a.b.c4069]

they are the ones trying to bring you down and make you pore

[@DANCEGARAGEPUNK]

@@luismedina5792 So your Greed makes you happy ? ? LOL : (

[@DANCEGARAGEPUNK]

@@a.b.c4069 So your Greed makes you happy ? ? LOL : (

[@riselove7041]

How can I remove myself from longitudinal economic studies? I feel studied at work and where I sleep.

[@haroldi.6450]

I see you there, see you at the top you sneaky one.

[@artrock8175]

This video should be part of the screening process for anyone who is trying to get elected. Studying how they react to this video (by professionals in human behavior) and making their responses public record (so voters can make an informed decision) would be of great value going forward. If you agree, give this comment a thumbs up for everyone to see!

[@BlindEyeJones]

This is why religion and its moral values needs to be heightened and encouraged.

[@elegantcraftsbyangelaacac3676]

❤

[@meili1000]

Human Beings Are Deceived by Happiness. For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Human Beings Are Deceived by Happiness｜The Essence Of Happiness And The True Freedom 11 ”， If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.

[@mdl12321]

First ditch laws that give corporations right to fight governments. Then start undo all those terrible things that happened thanks to your allowance of corporate greed in people and in nature.

[@ricardomurillo5205]

Add a square "revolution" exchange places and situation. And watch their faces...

[@bearofthunder]

The sad thing is that for every rich person who grows a conscience there are thousands standing in line to take over their position, making the game never really change. We don't have time to wait for rich people to turn "nice", while they are stealing our profits.

[@DianneHicks]

Interesting but not surprising in the least.... personally I would prefer to start a revolution to boycott the massive companies and support small, local businesses... this would bring back a sense of community and distribute the earth and power

[@bernadettewarman8705]

Can this be considered in White entitlement and Black Poverty

[@Christine.corneille]

The need of greed is relative to the fear of missing.

[@Christine.corneille]

From where is coming the fear to be in missing ? That is the question.

[@DANCEGARAGEPUNK]

@@Christine.corneille Cultural conditioning ! !

[@James-ut2ez]

People hold on to money like it's going to last forever but at the in of the day it's just paper morals make the man money makes the greed.

[@melissaanderson821]

This world is going to become like the hunger games.. and then what

[@phish_1]

I know a lot of powerful and wealthy people who died LOL… Power and wealth can make you insecure and unsatisfied with life!!!

[@CanuckFluter]

Has the actual board game, Monopoly, actually had an influence on people to become rich parasites?

[@dawooddawood5609]

Subject: Greediness 😏 🍐 When the Gold price goes up and up, most people who has a good financial background, always run to buy more on gold made items. They become greedy in such fields and their greediness increases. 🍐 When a rich person has a luxurious vehicle, a large house and expensive properties, the poor people on the medium stage also becomes steady in the line of greediness. They to prefer to live a luxurious life even they cannot afford to come to such a place. 🍐 Today the poor people in the medium stage never want to look down and live, they prefer a very rich life even they cannot afford to be in that position. Greediness comes to all people who has no satisfaction with what they have. They prefer not hand to mouth, but a life that will make them a proud living more than anything. 🍐 Mostly the people doesn't want to live as per their income and survive. But they run out for an expensive life even by borrowing money from the others or by selling the property they have in their hands. These things are practically happening in today's world. 🍐 According to me and my policy, what I prefer is to carry out my life, its expenses as per my income, not to spend on unwanted things and issues which will end up with a loss. I have to manage with what I have and think about tomorrow and other days. Spending is easy by earning is difficult. 🍐 In most cases, the people run their life on show business even if they don't have enough money in their homes and in their hands. Proudness and big hopes will never bring any benefits, instead it will end up with a massive disaster. Today people never realize their poverty and their living standards. 🍐 Live with what you have, survive with what you have, manage with what you have, proceed with what you have, and never try to go beyond your control. If you are rich enough, then you can face any expenses, there won't be any problems for you. In case if you are poor and still your financial background is weak, then don't think of having big hopes. 🍐Never try to fall into debt, never borrow money from anyone if you are not in a position to settle down. Never sell anything what you have unless it is vital. Never become greedy on things that you can't afford to buy. Just survive with what you have and be satisfied. Don't worry, don't become greedy, and don't try to take interest on anything that you can't afford. By: Dawood ✍ Written on: 1st March 2022

[@lanbaode]

No wonder the rich (and the wannabe rich) take and promote with missionary fervor Ayn Rand’s philosophy of selfishness and greed.

[@RaniVeluNachar-kx4lu]

So one day, soon, we all will die. Was it worth it? Whatever you thought you needed, once you got there, was it worth it? I try to tell my kids, get a good education, not to get a good job, but to develop your interests and do what you like doing. It is better that working for money. Money is not a good measure of success. After all, I can remember when making $20K a year was good pay. Now it is poverty. So better to ask, what can you buy with your money? One thing you can't buy, is all that time you spent. No, can't buy back time>once it's gone. Well time is probably endless. Are we? Do we end and that is that? Or is there...more?

[@jronald5614]

That's an alright things to tell your kids, but when they are poor, remember to also tell them that there are trade-offs in life and that they should enjoy being poor because it's a result of the decisions they made.