The thing with "Change life of one or change life of million" spurred some thoughts. I guess when you look at the big picture all day, you will end up being content with just covering 80% of the picture or less.
"Oh I am doing this for the good of MOST people" "Oh sacrifices must be done for the greater good"
And I know many people would be conscience-clear when they make decisions that ultimately, will leave particular groups of people high and dry.
Such *may* be the work of economists who study mathematical models all day, staring at statistics all night, unaware of the surrounding social change that is happening around them. They do have passion in their field, have their own precious things to protect.
"Australia must grow more prosperous" "There must be no one below the poverty line" And albeit idealistic, there must be many aspiring economists out there hwo are setting out to change the world for the better. But they too must end up making priorities and putting things down in turn.
I am not saying who I believe to be right or wrong. I agree with Luna that you know, some luxuries that do nothing practical other than maybe to protect Australia's image/status (or lack thereof) in the global theatre; should be allocated elsewhere. Though I bet someone passionate about politics will easily come out with strong arguments on why that has to be done.
At the end of the day, we are all just changing the life of one, the life of ourselves. How we pursue our daily routines and lifelong goals will end up changing those around us and however little, the world at large. Set your own priorities, don't disobey your conscience, and I guess just do what must be done so you, being the most important person to yourself, can have a overall great and fulfilling life. (oi...i hope that didnt sound like the 人不为己,天诛地灭 comment you hate so much about:P)
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Date: 2007-10-05 08:05 am (UTC)The thing with "Change life of one or change life of million" spurred some thoughts. I guess when you look at the big picture all day, you will end up being content with just covering 80% of the picture or less.
"Oh I am doing this for the good of MOST people"
"Oh sacrifices must be done for the greater good"
And I know many people would be conscience-clear when they make decisions that ultimately, will leave particular groups of people high and dry.
Such *may* be the work of economists who study mathematical models all day, staring at statistics all night, unaware of the surrounding social change that is happening around them. They do have passion in their field, have their own precious things to protect.
"Australia must grow more prosperous"
"There must be no one below the poverty line"
And albeit idealistic, there must be many aspiring economists out there hwo are setting out to change the world for the better. But they too must end up making priorities and putting things down in turn.
I am not saying who I believe to be right or wrong. I agree with Luna that you know, some luxuries that do nothing practical other than maybe to protect Australia's image/status (or lack thereof) in the global theatre; should be allocated elsewhere. Though I bet someone passionate about politics will easily come out with strong arguments on why that has to be done.
At the end of the day, we are all just changing the life of one, the life of ourselves. How we pursue our daily routines and lifelong goals will end up changing those around us and however little, the world at large. Set your own priorities, don't disobey your conscience, and I guess just do what must be done so you, being the most important person to yourself, can have a overall great and fulfilling life. (oi...i hope that didnt sound like the 人不为己,天诛地灭 comment you hate so much about:P)