We are programmed to think only about ourselves, he exclaimed. The only thing that matters is money - helping people is not important. Marcus is Chinese Singaporean but was educated in Canada. After five years back home he is desperate to leave again, because, he says, Singapore makes him unhappy too. In Canada people were helpful and friendly and they respect each other regardless of whether you are a manager or a bus driver. The problem here is that we measure everything in dollar bills - personal identity, self-respect, happiness, your sense of worth - it is all linked to how much money you have. But only the top few percent earn serious cash - so everyone else feels worthless and apathetic. ... in the Singaporean rat race you are certainly on your own. An unhappy conclusion, I am afraid, from misery city.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 06:04:38 +0000
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