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Steinbeck's Monster in Reality
For starters, those of you thinking, Tom, you should be in bed at 11:30pm the night before your English Paper 2, I agree, but I have been unsuccessful in getting to sleep.
The title is a reference the my thoughts on Economic Rationalism, and how many of us today, consider 'economic progress' to translate to improvement in lifestyle for the country. I am aware that my knowledge is limited, but from what I DO know, this is what I think.
Last year, when I studied the very basic Anticipated Economics, I thought much the same way as these people I am talking about. I learnt about figures and theories to do with economics without considering what they actually translate to in real terms. Although I'll admit that economci reform benefits the majority of society, I think that all reform should consider those at the extremes of the spectrum. We cannot operate our country from a utilitarian perspective. We must consider the needs of all in our society, even if the majority benefits, they must ensure that the minority aren't left out in the cold.
I don't understand how people could study economics and deal with things like MER and aid without learning about the human side to it. In a society that values maths and sciences over languages and arts, it's easy to see why people are being transformed into cold, thoughtless individuals who prefer material gain for the majority, instead of considering the effect on the wider community.
Since last year, mainly through my own learning and school, particularly English, I have begun to consider the other side to the facts and figures. Because of this, I now become confused and frustrated when others try to proclaim economic reform as essential for the good of the country. Personally, I would prefer Australia's Social welfare system, where we provide an allowance to the elderly, disabled and unemployed, as opposed to that, as an example, of Singapore, where the elderly are shoved into poorly funded accomodation.
A country that values economic reform and growth over the good over its people is not worth living for.
[ posted by Tom @ 11:23 pm ]