Monday, September 15, 2008

To have the whole world and still lose your soul

One of my classmates posted a link to this short film (6 minutes) in a discussion we are having analyzing the effectiveness of economics in environmental policy. The idea that was presented was that of maximizing the collective good by providing the maximum amount of resources to the most people as an ethical way of providing for human beings. The author posed a strong concern in the form of a quote that my googling seems to have linked back to a biblical quote of Jesus Christ-

"What would it profit a man to gain the whole world if he loses his soul?"

This short film puts into theatrical context this question. Which makes you ponder, what is it that I am working to accomplish? In the end, is it what will really bring me happiness? Check it out

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