A real buzzkill (seriously; the environment dudes)

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Don't you feel that its a bit cynical to imply that the only way to motivate people to be better is by appealing to their greediness?

[Monty3038]

Don't you feel that its a bit cynical to imply that the only way to motivate people to be better is by appealing to their greediness?

I'm assuming you are referring to me, which sure... that is a bit cynical. But just like profiling, you go with what works.

Let's assume that there are other motivations, and greed is the primary motivator for 20% of the people. Let's say the other 80% believe in some sort of nationalism (probably the wrong word) and want to work for their country...

How do you get that 20% working? Or do you just let them be idle? And then, do they get the same benefits as the 80% working?

What other motivators are there out there? Sure I'll shovel my neighbors walk to help out and be a good neighbor... but when it comes to feeding my family, and wanting my family to have a good life... how do you define that in a way that everyone feels they have what they want out of life and then can use other motivation?

I'm having a hard time explaining it, but once your basic needs are met by the 'collective', what motivates you to do more, to improve the 'collective'?