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JakobVirgil  ·  3754 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Basic Income Means Basic Freedom

I don't now if envy is that big of a deal when basic needs are met.





steve  ·  3754 days ago  ·  link  ·  

In the US - Envy is everything. I watch it ruin lives of people who make 15k/year and people who make 250k/year. Greed and Envy are the heart of many of our societal ills.

req  ·  3751 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, it's sad. Consumerism makes people unhappy. The idea of prestige and image, the idea of materials defining who you are, are bullshit.

People need to learn philosophy. Nothing in the external world will fill the void inside you.

JakobVirgil  ·  3754 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Paul seemed to think so. but who can trust Paul. in our society I think accusations of envy are often leveled against those pointing out injustice. or just to excuse bad behavior.

user-inactivated  ·  3754 days ago  ·  link  ·  

At the heart of every single one, in my opinion. I recommend this book on hubski all the time, because it's one of the most important I've ever read.