I must confess this is probably very cold and unfeeling and a tad to harsh to the people in my thoughts as I write this. I am also probably judging others with a derogative bias and I have no right to do so, but this is how I feel and I am merely expressing my thoughts without acting upon my judgement save for taking a few precautions concerning my own well being.
Adam Smith proposed that the best results come when every one works in his/her interest, but it is instead when everyone works for one's own self and for the group. The second clause, '...and for the group', seems to have escaped everyone's understanding. This lack of attention to the second clause lands us into trouble so many many times! What is more contemptible is that this is very often just based on sincere humanity. We know naught about humanity, if a plea for help goes unanswered, if the simple thought about not disturbing the fellow man goes unheeded, if a simple thought about non inconveniencing a fellow human if it doesn't tax you does not occur.
Take for example the unabashed use of neon lights in headlamps and using a full beam inside the city limits where the streets are brightly lit up. Another instance would be the carelessness of an idiot who parks his vehicle in the middle of the street. The irritating individual who does not care if his smoking habits make a stink at the workplace. The caterer who will create inconvenient meal combos and sell by items. The room-mate who would forget to close the door. The friend who forgets to call at the appointed times. Or the friend who shows up as per his own suitable timings and not care for a compromise.
I know this would seem like my hang-up to a lot of people, especially when I too sometimes make a few slips. but these do create a lot of difficulties to another's life. A timely warning, a timely message may be quite a lot of help in such situations. And I'm sure you'll forget about this in a minute, after you have read upto this point.
Adam Smith proposed that the best results come when every one works in his/her interest, but it is instead when everyone works for one's own self and for the group. The second clause, '...and for the group', seems to have escaped everyone's understanding. This lack of attention to the second clause lands us into trouble so many many times! What is more contemptible is that this is very often just based on sincere humanity. We know naught about humanity, if a plea for help goes unanswered, if the simple thought about not disturbing the fellow man goes unheeded, if a simple thought about non inconveniencing a fellow human if it doesn't tax you does not occur.
Take for example the unabashed use of neon lights in headlamps and using a full beam inside the city limits where the streets are brightly lit up. Another instance would be the carelessness of an idiot who parks his vehicle in the middle of the street. The irritating individual who does not care if his smoking habits make a stink at the workplace. The caterer who will create inconvenient meal combos and sell by items. The room-mate who would forget to close the door. The friend who forgets to call at the appointed times. Or the friend who shows up as per his own suitable timings and not care for a compromise.
I know this would seem like my hang-up to a lot of people, especially when I too sometimes make a few slips. but these do create a lot of difficulties to another's life. A timely warning, a timely message may be quite a lot of help in such situations. And I'm sure you'll forget about this in a minute, after you have read upto this point.
