Originally Posted by weareunity

Hello all.
Revisiting this post in the hope that further discussion here may be some small part in finding that understanding so greatly needed at this critical time.

If we look at our planet as a finite resource, with the process and consequence of using that resource governed by the "laws" of science---of which we now have some knowledge---then I think a sound case can be made for the proposition that:--

In a closed system, the persuing of self interest at the expense of the interest of the "whole" will inevitably result in progressively diminishing the ability of the whole to sustain self interest pursued in such a manner.

Only when self interest recognises that it is a component and dependant part of the "whole" can that outcome be avoided.

If such a proposition is considered to have validity, then it can be further considered regarding the causes and consequences etc. of self interest pursued in such a manner.

petex