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Captain Cardio · Apr 5, 2008, 02:08 pm

If somebody wanted to live their life, so that the world is 'better' off than if they had never existed, what actions should they take?

And how should this 'better' be measured?

HelioPrime · Apr 5, 2008, 02:25 pm

You could shoot Paris and the other MTV anorexic girls. I'm sure some people would consider the world better off thanks to you.

In the you should only be pleasing yourself. I don't see why some people feel the need to leave a mark on the world that at least a few others will attribute to them.

Technosoul · Apr 5, 2008, 02:29 pm

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Quote by: HelioPrime

You could shoot Paris and the other MTV anorexic girls. I'm sure some people would consider the world better off thanks to you.

In the you should only be pleasing yourself. I don't see why some people feel the need to leave a mark on the world that at least a few others will attribute to them.

Bush tried that by killing Saddam and the world is not really better off.

Technosoul · Apr 5, 2008, 02:57 pm

If someone wanted to make the world a better place could....

1. First get rich by doing something that is very useful to other people, like Bill Gates did with computers, and he even used some of his presonal wealth to help fund charity projects.

2. On a shoestring budget you could do something like Martin King Jr. Find a way to make people understand things in a better light. Or become a teacher that is really interested in preparing kids to do useful things. Write a book that has an influence on making changes that can be good for society or for nature.

If you are not all that creative or if you lack leadership skills, then add whatever support you can to those that are in those roles.

How would one measure what is "better". That would all depend on a person's own personal opinon, and what idea they have attached their own personal "motive to do good" too.

Because of the diversity of ideas, too which we attach our motive, you can have a diversity of causes to join, and therefore also have competing or conflicting momentums. Some baring fruit and some not. Those that do bare fruit will leave their footprints (marks) and the others would go un-noticed.

phoenix_fire · Apr 5, 2008, 04:45 pm

Making the world better is simple. Anyone can do it. You don't need to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. All it takes is opening your senses and sensitivity to the people around you. It's an attitude.

Encourage someone.
Smile at someone.
Take up for someone.
Love someone.
Get the door for someone.
Help someone carry their stuff.
Let someone go before you.
Toss a dollar in the donation bucket.
Instead of throwing away your old clothes, bag them up and donate them.
Recycle.
Give someone a ride.
Volunteer at the local food pantry or homeless shelter.
Tutor a kid.
Candystripe.
Visit people in retirement homes.
Help someone across the street.
Forgive people.
Listen to people.
Control your temper.
Mentor.
Adopt.
Give to charity.
Defend the weak.
Raise good children.
Love your spouse faithfully.
Do your job well.
Expect great things out of yourself and others.

People used to do a lot of these things automatically. And now if I found just one person who did, I would be extremely and pleasantly surprised. Of all the ways a man has tried to impress me, no one's tried that. And, I'll tell you a secret: showing honor, humility and duty are my Achilles' heel. Do that, and you've got me.

Domino · Apr 6, 2008, 04:21 am

Of course: if a man does it to impress you, what good was it?

phoenix_fire · Apr 6, 2008, 02:30 pm

That's why I don't tell anyone that I personally know.

They have to figure that out themselves.

Domino · Apr 6, 2008, 03:58 pm

Fine: see if I ever save a kitten again

Apr 5, 2008, 02:08 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
Captain Cardio Uncomfortable Mind Posts: 386	A Net Good Life If somebody wanted to live their life, so that the world is 'better' off than if they had never existed, what actions should they take? And how should this 'better' be measured?

Apr 5, 2008, 02:25 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
HelioPrime Hucking Fuskies Location: Conn Posts: 2,511	You could shoot Paris and the other MTV anorexic girls. I'm sure some people would consider the world better off thanks to you. In the you should only be pleasing yourself. I don't see why some people feel the need to leave a mark on the world that at least a few others will attribute to them. What do you say to an atheist who sneezes? Yourdeadthatsit! - Dane Cook

Apr 5, 2008, 04:45 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
phoenix_fire Paladin Location: Narnia Posts: 4,277	Making the world better is simple. Anyone can do it. You don't need to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. All it takes is opening your senses and sensitivity to the people around you. It's an attitude. Encourage someone. Smile at someone. Take up for someone. Love someone. Get the door for someone. Help someone carry their stuff. Let someone go before you. Toss a dollar in the donation bucket. Instead of throwing away your old clothes, bag them up and donate them. Recycle. Give someone a ride. Volunteer at the local food pantry or homeless shelter. Tutor a kid. Candystripe. Visit people in retirement homes. Help someone across the street. Forgive people. Listen to people. Control your temper. Mentor. Adopt. Give to charity. Defend the weak. Raise good children. Love your spouse faithfully. Do your job well. Expect great things out of yourself and others. People used to do a lot of these things automatically. And now if I found just one person who did, I would be extremely and pleasantly surprised. Of all the ways a man has tried to impress me, no one's tried that. And, I'll tell you a secret: showing honor, humility and duty are my Achilles' heel. Do that, and you've got me. Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. -- Song 8:6

Apr 6, 2008, 04:21 am	#6 (permalink) (top)
Domino I'm a pushover Posts: 344	Of course: if a man does it to impress you, what good was it? kill President attack nuclear bomb smuggle Echelon just recorded this message.

Apr 6, 2008, 02:30 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
phoenix_fire Paladin Location: Narnia Posts: 4,277	That's why I don't tell anyone that I personally know. They have to figure that out themselves. Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. -- Song 8:6

Apr 5, 2008, 02:57 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
Technosoul Volcanic Erupter Posts: 8,663	If someone wanted to make the world a better place could.... 1. First get rich by doing something that is very useful to other people, like Bill Gates did with computers, and he even used some of his presonal wealth to help fund charity projects. 2. On a shoestring budget you could do something like Martin King Jr. Find a way to make people understand things in a better light. Or become a teacher that is really interested in preparing kids to do useful things. Write a book that has an influence on making changes that can be good for society or for nature. If you are not all that creative or if you lack leadership skills, then add whatever support you can to those that are in those roles. How would one measure what is "better". That would all depend on a person's own personal opinon, and what idea they have attached their own personal "motive to do good" too. Because of the diversity of ideas, too which we attach our motive, you can have a diversity of causes to join, and therefore also have competing or conflicting momentums. Some baring fruit and some not. Those that do bare fruit will leave their footprints (marks) and the others would go un-noticed.

Apr 6, 2008, 03:58 pm	#8 (permalink) (top)
Domino I'm a pushover Posts: 344	Fine: see if I ever save a kitten again kill President attack nuclear bomb smuggle Echelon just recorded this message.