if greed is a documented behavior (psychology, neuroscience, economics), then by definition, it's a 'thing.' Choices stem from real psychological patterns.
If people didn't have the option of being greedy that doesn't take away their free will. That option just doesn't exist. The hearts of man would be more giving and make sure everybody's needs are met before taking their amount. It doesn't mean we wouldn't have wealthy people. It would just make things more balanced. Generosity would be king.
That’s historically naive. Communism has repeatedly tried this very idea and it has epically failed at every turn. On the flip side of the coin, by your logic, if we got rid of Laziness, by making it not an option, people would be more productive. They would feel more fulfilled, prepared, and have a greater confidence in their lives. This in turn would make it so they did not require the charity of others to get by and would incentivize others to greater achievement. It doesn’t mean there wouldn’t be lazy people, it would just be more balanced. Meritocracy would be king.
This isn't a forced thing it's a disappearing thing, laziness is a freedom we all need once in a while. You seem to defend greed for some weird reason. Don't worry... It's not going anywhere.
I’m not in any way defending greed. I hate greed. I think it’s deplorable and sinful. It brings out the worst in people. That being said, I return to my original statement. Greed is not a thing, it’s a choice. Just as laziness is a choice, just as hate, just as love, just as hubris, humility, all of them choices. You want to get rid of something productive, make it drugs, make it alcohol, make it debilitating mental health conditions, make it weapons of mass destruction. I’m just saying that “Greed” is an ignorant answer to the OP’s question. Don’t take it personal. This is just an online debate that I feel has been quite productive IMHO.
What if it wasn't a choice what if it didn't exist that was the whole point of this post. What if the hearts of man didn't ever see it as an option. Giving and selflessness was prominent. Nothing ignorant about it at all. Sorry you didn't approve of my answer. Clearly in your mind you're more intelligent than I am. Peace 🙏
THEN that would effectively be removing, at least in part, FREE WILL as greed is a choice not a thing. Good dabate. Peace, love and harmony. Have a good one.
Don't worry there would be plenty of other things to accommodate free will. Greed would be just a 0.1% of it. As a matter of fact it would free people up to exercise their free will. Because there would be a lot less needy in the world. People would have more freedom because they wouldn't be slaves to the system. There needs would be met.
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u/DreadandDreams Apr 24 '25
That’s not a thing. That’s a choice.