Comments on: The Joy of Living Today

By: jonathan figaro

jonathan figaro — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:18:25 +0000

Excellent post…i think being grateful for all the world- opportunities that exists in the planet is phenomenal. The fact that we can learn from a person in a different part of the world is fantastic. I bet Thomas Edison wished he was alive now…

any thoughts?

By: Donald Latumahina

Donald Latumahina — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:05:04 +0000

Isabella,

that is the case in europe, north america and australia (if you’re not in jail, at least). most other countries use torture routinely, some liberally, many are dealing with war.

I live in Asia and have friends in many other Asian countries. With a few exceptions like the Middle East, I can say for sure that most people here live in peace. Of course, the media highlights the conflicts so it may create the opposite perception.
I agree with you that we have the privilege to help those who are still suffering.

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By: isabella mori

isabella mori — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:53:18 +0000

i totally agree that we are making progress and that institutions like the geneva convention are infinitely valuable.

i don’t agree that “people in most parts of the world can live peacefully without worrying about warfare or torture.” that is the case in europe, north america and australia (if you’re not in jail, at least). most other countries use torture routinely, some liberally, many are dealing with war. poverty is pervasive, often also in “civilized” countries (e.g. my country, canada, has a high incidence of child poverty).

those of us who are fortunate have, i believe, the privilege to assist those who are still suffering. using history books dealing with both past and present situations is a great way to help us realize the importance of that.

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By: Donald Latumahina

Donald Latumahina — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:33:54 +0000

J.D. Meier,
You’re right, our perspective plays a big role. So I guess we’d better focus on the positive :)

Annaly,
Life expectancy is indeed a clear indication of how much better our world today is. Thanks for bringing it up.

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By: Annaly

Annaly — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:35:24 +0000

I always felt that if I were born at any other time in history, I wouldn’t have lived very long. There’s a reason most people didn’t live past their 30s in ‘olden’ times.

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:07:16 +0000

I think it’s the best of times and the worst of times depending on what you focus on. Our filters and metaphors really can help us make the most of what we’ve got or the worst of what we’ve got ;)