Greed- the engine of prosperity
Some people criticize the nature of humankind. For them, their fellow men are too "greedy". But why is this the case?
A biological development has some kind of purpose. This can be observed by looking at finches, documented by Darwin.
Generally nature develops only traits, which are vital for survival. Darwin observed different finches having different beaks for different enviroments and therefore, different nutrition sources.
What I want to say by this i shte following: A certain enviroment changes preconditions for the "nature" of it's inhabitants.
It is known, that we live on a planet with limited resources. This requires the concept of property. If something is scarce, somebody is going to homestead it and turn it into his property.
Since the beginning of times, the average human being has strived for more resources and therefore more property. Goods are an means to an end- survival. And what is supposed to be wrong about the goal, not only to survive, but also to satisfy other wants and needs the individual has or plans to have?
It is suffice to say, that the wealth of one is always criticized by the one, who owns less.
What the poorer person blends out is, that the wealth of his neighbour will only improve the wealth of the society as a whole, either by direct spending (consumption) or by indirect spending (saving). Greed leads people to naturally want more, than they have, it is the strival for prosperity and the foundation of hard and smart labour.
Long-term profit is just an indicator for a supplier in how good he serves human needs and wants, it is his worth to society. In a free market, the consumer is the lord over the capitalist and directs his production process by his vote.
Why do some criticize those, who have to serve you, in order to accumulate more capital for themselves?
Nobody can live without the consumption of resources and by this, goods. Therefore it is almost hypocritical to criticize others for your own behauviour- and nature.
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