Why is this world obsessed with money?

Question

Hello,

I'm very curious,

Personally I would give it all up,

I would rather have my happiness than money.

What are your opinions on this matter if anything?

Thankyou
Can you tell me how much of this money you have?

Answer 1

i agree with you in theory, give up all my money for happiness. but that is such an abstract thought. give up all your money-does that mean give up your houes and car and clothes and everything you own? or just your bank account but you still own a house and a hummer and all your things. and happiness for the moment? or happiness for all time. its just not really that pragmatic, so in short yes, give it all up for the abstract idea of happiness.

i have about $200

Answer 2

Well right now I have about $250 dollars in pocket. I'm 15. I dont have a whole lot. Personally I can agree with you on that. All i would want is a girl that can love and happiness. I am probably gonna turn out to be just an oridinary person making normal amount of money. I wont be able to become obsessed with it. But the world is obosessed with money because money brings power, and in todays world the more power you have the farther you will go. A good example would be at an auction. Whoever has the most cash is going to have the most power, being able to place a higher bid and get the thing they want. Kinda like that i guess.

Answer 3

well I'll tell ya what, I dont really think money can MAKE you happy. I think Im much more happier than that rich guy over there..I think a person may be happier if he/she had money to have the nessesities of life..but any more than that, well im sure it can be taken for granted. Money dosent make a person better. I think the world is obsessed about money because maybe they think the more you have the happier you will be, which i think is false. Lets face every one wants the money. Sometimes it just falls into the wrong hands. And if you cant tell, I dont have much money at all.Pay check to pay check.Single Mom, 2 kids, But we are very happy, we have the best personalities, and we are always laughing. Cant really live everyday of our lives hoping for more money, just dont work that way. So, Why give it up? You have what every one wants. Just curious, hope your happy and not stuck in some kinda rut or somethin, good luck

Answer 4

Unfortunately our world is not balanced when it comes to money. Hence comes the obsession. It's like being hungry...when you are starving or have known hunger, you can never have enough food supply. Then there is greed! Some people think the clothes they are wearing or the cars they are driving is what makes them. Sadly, it does in a lot of cases. Employers are more likely to hire someone that can afford to present themselves in a certain way. It is the nature of the beast to judge someone by their appearance....sad but true.
Prices keep rising but pays do not. There is no balance! Some people earn more money then they can spend while others will never own a home. I would rather know that my family is safe, happy and healthy. Yet, I would love the opportunity to know comfort.
Do I think money can buy happiness? I would be lying if I said I didn't think it would help.

As for the money I have...I live paycheck to paycheck. Today is Tuesday...so I have about $50.00. Mind you I have a little in the bank but, it doesn't really belong to me...it's for my bills. Part of that is my own undoing because I am always helping my children or grandchildren out.

Answer 5

Sad but true, they just had another study recently proclaiming that Money does buy some degree of happiness.

Although there are always certain factors distinct to each culture/religion enabling some poorer countries to have higher happiness levels than other more wealthy countries.
In general however the more wealthy a country is - the more LIKELY they are to be happy.

From a mathematical perspective Money is correlated to happiness but not very strongly. Other things like religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, location, ease of getting food etc., will all be factors upon which your personal importance of money will differ, and thus so will your happiness level.

Answer 6

I think u can have both right now i have almost none and that's sad because the bills are adding up and my car is about to break and i have a small child! Why can't u have both. You can send me some if u like:-) [e-mail]

Ps,
I have 675.00 in my bank and I'm waiting for them to take out 600.00 for rent:-( All i want in life is to own a nice home, a nice care that won;t break and have a little nest egg so if my car did break i would not have to worry about how it get it fixed! But at one time i had about 37,000 dollar i got when my mom died from getting hit by a car that was left to me but i gave it away because all my family was greedy so, so they would be no problems i just gave it to them and never had any regrets tell lately and that's because i had a baby sense then and should have put that money on a home for us!

Answer 7

Money is power. Money allows for a chance at an easier life. It also sustains life (through hospitals, medical bills, procedures, the proper foods for children and adults).

I'm sure a great number of people would trade money for happiness, but in a great number of situations, money can help you attain that happiness - whether, in darker cases, through getting a great therapist, or in lesser cases - just being able to go on a vacation if you feel like you're melting down due to your job.

I currently make enough to have a car, a one bedroom apartment, and have internet and cable. If I had a little more in my pocket, I honestly know my life would be happier because I'd be worrying a lot less.

Answer 8

You ask a serious question...I wonder how many will give you a serious answer...???
The worlds population is not obsessed with money ...most of us are little people with little money...though on average those of us who live in the USA have more money than do the rest of the little people..and even then there are the exceptions in other places....
We strive to survive...with no one to give a hand up, alone we have to take or work for money to get what we need....food, shelter, the odd bits of luxury that we covet....
In truth to be with out money would get us back to the communist ideals of sharing everything..which just didn't work.... apart from the inherent laziness of man, there are just to many things that need to be done that require authority and that does work well when we are all equal......
Those of us who are actually obsessed with the jingle of the gold... are subject to something I like to call....":Wanting to be KING"....they already have some and can't imagine being with out it. They have forgotten what it means to live...they are deluded by the freedom that the money brings...But if asked can they tell you what it really brings to their lives?.....

Answer 9

I can tell you that this world is run on money.

Happiness costs and it costs dearly. Money gives us happiness, be able to give and bring the things and needs that we do not have currently in our life.

To be penniless to some may be bliss but speaking from a view of not much money left over at the end of the week.. is pure misery.

Imagine not being able to even give your children the shoes they need for school, or barely being able to get money together to put food on the table... its not pleasant being poor.

Nothing in this modern life is free. They charge you for the smallest things now, that once was classed as 'free'.

There are many that are unable to have any luxuries in life, be thankful of what you got and the money you have. To give that up is not a question. without money you cant do nothing.

Answer 10

Think of all the good you can do with it! Money isn't evil...but how some people attain it can be...and they give it a bad rap. It has a proper place in your life...and is simply a tool or means of survival. If it became your sole purpose in life; then you are defeating the purpose for it. No, it doesn't bring happiness...but it can provide a lot of happiness. It is not noble to suffer in poverty; any more than it is to not have purpose in your life. There is no shame in having it. I am presently a starving artist; so my views on it are a bit jaundiced...as I would love to forget I don't have any...but my landlord says differently...and there you have the crux of the matter.

Answer 11

Well...

I KNOW in my heart of hearts you're right. I'd rather have my family and all, than money. However - It's easier to say things like 'i'd give it all up' if you know your never gonna have to. lol. If you saw my bank accounts right now you'd FREAK!!!

Funny - I kinda understand about the family and friends thing cause I was thinking earlier today - - I've never been so UNBELIEVEABLY broke in all my life, My accounts are ovrdrawn, I'm about to sell the only house i own and move into rented accomodation (which my brother owns!). I have a holiday to go on, A son starting school and god knows what else to pay for,

BUT...

I am as happy as a pig in SHITE! I've got my BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY son, my wonderful family, Great friends, a job I love, someone extremely special on the horizon and I 'm just delerious!!!

Thanks for the chance to let it all out mate!lol

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