We need a sense of common cause so we don’t constantly think someone is getting something they don’t “deserve.” This tendency to help “one’s own” and compete with “the other” is exacerbated by keeping us fragmented, maybe siloed? We ARE a society with a culture, but not enough see that creating a society that …
We need a sense of common cause so we don’t constantly think someone is getting something they don’t “deserve.” This tendency to help “one’s own” and compete with “the other” is exacerbated by keeping us fragmented, maybe siloed? We ARE a society with a culture, but not enough see that creating a society that serves all of its members means US, too.
Prof. Reich talks about “the common good.” Maybe we don’t really understand what that encompasses?
We don’t want a culture that ensures “enough” for all. We want one that allows us to dream about becoming filthy rich. And one that takes care of people we identify with, and worries about “the other” reducing our share.
Hear, hear, and YESSS, Judy.
We need a sense of common cause so we don’t constantly think someone is getting something they don’t “deserve.” This tendency to help “one’s own” and compete with “the other” is exacerbated by keeping us fragmented, maybe siloed? We ARE a society with a culture, but not enough see that creating a society that serves all of its members means US, too.
Prof. Reich talks about “the common good.” Maybe we don’t really understand what that encompasses?
We don’t want a culture that ensures “enough” for all. We want one that allows us to dream about becoming filthy rich. And one that takes care of people we identify with, and worries about “the other” reducing our share.
Is that too cynical? I want it to be too cynical…