Is humanity so wrapped up in working, soccer practice, parties, social clubs, new technologies, the price of stock, the latest trend in wines, etc.... that we no longer have time or emotional energy to notice the suffering of those around us? Are we just too busy with our own lives or have we become selfish and just haven't noticed?
2006-12-26 13:57:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Definitely. The answer to that problem is as simple as stating what the problem is. Don't be selfish, and make time for others.
2006-12-26 14:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Akarui 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most of us seem to be caught up in our own little web, and have no idea what goes on around us.I don't think we are selfish,just busy doing busy work.
With all the modern conveniences we have today, you would think that we would have more time in our schedules to reach out,to others.
I, once lived in Va. and didn't know any of my neighbors, until there was a murder on our street, and all of a sudden everyone finally met everyone on their street, terrible way to meet, but after that, they would even wave or speak when they saw you on the street.
I think we all mean well, but are so wrapped up in other things, that sometimes we don't even know what is going on in our own families.
2006-12-26 22:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found myself wondering the same thing today. I was amazed at the lack of common courtesy-- or disappearance of it. It seems that people are just too wrapped up in their own little worlds to even notice the people around them.
People are becoming colder, desensitized, etc. as technology advances.
Lazier too, it seems like.
Or maybe they're trying to live the dream life, and the real life no longer matters to them...
2006-12-26 22:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Salma 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, yes. It's basic human nature to be self-interested. It's our instinct to survive. Machiavelli would be proud. But we do still have the time and energy to focus on those around us. We don't have to get so self-absorbed that we say "No one matters but me." There's always that familial tie, either to your immediate family or to the human race in general, that says we need to look out for each other. And there's a bunch of us that don't. All the causes, all the groups, they're just trying to make the world a better place. Hey, at least they're trying. Some of us don't try at all.
2006-12-26 22:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Ettejin of Wern 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Or worse yet. When you care about those around you and forget to begin to see those good ones and only see the bad because they are the loudest and it's hard to see anyone else. Sometimes, you have to just tell the loud ones, here, here is a popsicle. Go sit down so I can talk to some of these quiet ones that need help. Or better yet, here's two popsicles, go see if you can't give it to someone and help them somehow instead of being so loud.
2006-12-26 22:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It happen to me. When i'm stressed out, i have to constantly remind myself to think of everyone else in the world. I really hate it that i get so caught up in my own life all the time. but hey we are only human. Just do the best you can, and thats all someone can ask for.
2006-12-26 22:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Empathy is a human trait as is self importance, we have to have both to realize the other. Ying and Yang
2006-12-26 22:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by rdyjoe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sadly, we do...and even more tragic is the fact that our lives become richer when we get out of ourselves and involved in doing for others instead of ourselves...odd paradox that one.
2006-12-26 22:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-26 22:01:22 · answer #9 · answered by Byzantino 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
?
2006-12-26 21:58:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋