+133 People are always saying how bad human greed is, but without it, we'd still be living like cavemen, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWsx1X8PV_A

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Well actually, Prometheus gave the cavemen fire... I'm currently studying for a mythology test so don't mind me. Amirite? is just my way of procrastinating.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

True, but I think the issue is the extent of the greed- it's only natural to pursue self interests, but being so greedy that you become apathetic towards the human condition is what makes this world too corrupt. Not only are we quickly losing our sense of compassion for our fellow humans, but our greed usually isn't even in our best self-interest; we're greedy in the sense that we're willing to destroy the world and anything that lives on it as long as it satisfies our immediate desires, rather than focus on what's most beneficial overall. And what's worse is that society often encourages this materialistic mentality. The greed we have that was initially intended to help us survive has become our downfall.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I believe Freud would say that the id is taking control.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Cave women*

by Anonymous 11 years ago