How big of a problem is greed in our world today and what can we do about it?

Question

All over the world we're seeing an increase in money being chosen over people's welfare.

Answer 1

I have lots of info that I think you will find quite helpful and enlightening:

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http://ecowellness.multiply.com/ (For all the environmental info)

Let us all strive for a greener/brighter future by helping to create a solid foundation for future generations to build upon, so we can hand them a beautiful world, filled with never ending awe and wonders!!

Where peoples differences and uniqueness are accepted, where we all live as one, helping one another so that we can all play our own mysteriously beautiful melodies in the never ending, awe inspiring, song of life :-)

I truly have faith in humanity and believe that someday our lives and the world in which we live will truly be transformed for the better.

Answer 2

Greed is the fuel of ambition. Greed does NOT need to be a dirty word. As long as you're not hurting anyone or stealing from anyone, what's the harm in wanting more?

as far as the "Bad Greed", well the world is what it is" Unfortunately there will always be people who will try to take advantage of others, who will steal or even kill to get what they want. But that reminds me of a favorite quote:
"you can't change the world, but you don't have to let the world change you" - from some movie, I forgot the name

Answer 3

Greed has always... and will ever be a problem in this world. that is just the truth.

Answer 4

Enlightenment.

Greed = psychopath.

If the greedy knew what they are destroying, they would change their ways. Techniques:

Put them in a closed environment and let them have their way.
Reflect them and tell them.
isolation.

Answer 5

It's called capitalism and will never be eliminated unless under totally catastrophic conditions.