Unit Five: Assignement One: Preview Reflection Blog Post: Is It All About The Money?

Are people driven by money?
Does money lead to happiness?
Are the people that have money better than those that don't?
How do the wealthy get their money? Is it their work or the work of others that makes them rich?
Is it the responsibility of those that have money to share with others?

Each of those questions will have different answers depending on who you ask. But you asked me so I will of course answer to the best of my ability and be as concise as I can.

Are people driven by money? Yes and no. Greed is one of the most simple and primal human emotions. Those without the will to resist vices, who have no higher ideals to hold to will invariably turn into something driven only by money and possessions; without love without sympathy, they become empty shells who crush everyone in the search for riches. On the other hand there are those who search for money for higher reasons; to give those they love a better life, to help others; and when there comes a choice between money and virtue, virtue prevails.

Does money lead to happiness? Again, yes and no. It can lead to a shallow happiness yes, but not pure joy.

Are people that have money better than those that don't? No, definitely not. That's all I can say. No.

How do the wealthy get their money? Was it their work or others work that makes them rich? Well that's complex. Both I suppose, any gain requires the help of others, whether it be in a mutual relationship or by the work of those who's hirer has no relationship with.

Is it the responsibility of those who have money to share with others? Yes, that's not only a responsibility it's a commandment. So yes, most certainly. After all, sharing is caring.