Better for all, Capitalism or Socialism?

[pearljammer]

tombi123 said:

TheRealMafoo said:

tombi123 said:
I think it is very pessimistic to suggest that money is the greatest motivator. In fact it makes me ashamed to be human.

 

I think the opposite. Money is a way to transfer and store your efforts. It's a way to build something better for your children, or a way to take your time, and donate it to charities.

It's a measure of hard work, and dedication.

To all the RPG fans, it's Real Life XP :)

 

In no way is money a reflection of hard work and dedication. I work in a restuarant kitchen. The head chef work 15 hour shifts, 6 days a week. For the amount of hard work and dedication he puts in he should be a millionaire. He isn't, he works for a modest wage. 

I'm guessing you earn quite a lot...

I just feel that our obsession with money is holding human potential back...

Couldn't agree more. Money made is by no means an accurate measure of hard work and dedication, although I'm sure there is at least a weak positive correlation.

The professional athlete would work harder than almost all others in our society if this were true. So would musicians... but only the popular ones, of course.