On the relationship between globalisation, economic growth and mental health, via The Economics of Happiness ...the whole framework of looking at mental illness solely as individual pathology is misguided...The values that this global culture promotes are those of imperialism: growth, competition, and domination. However subtly, it creates and enforces systems of oppression. We live in a system in which positive social interaction and cooperation are discouraged. Success in this society requires us to compete with those around us for limited resources, while the benefits of growth filter upward to an incredibly tiny segment of the population. Global society is a winner-take-all environment in which pathological behavior is rewarded and individuals displaying the most anti-social traits are the most successful. Obedience to authority, skill at manipulating people, and the ability to overlook the suffering of others are all qualities that are encouraged.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 07:51:00 +0000
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