Looks aren't everything, How Markets Crowd Out Morals

Video 1: "I am the recipient of a genetic lottery"

Response 1: The main message of Ms. Russell's Ted Talk seems to be embodied in the above quote. She claims that all she has was simply given to her due to the genetic advantages given to her by birth: her race and her beauty. However she speaks of it more of a curse, claiming she can not progress in the career path she wants because as a beautiful model no one will take her seriously. Personally I feel that she is very ungrateful, while it is hard to live a life you don't want she must realize how privileged she is. To simply curse her heritage and advantages seems very selfish considering how disadvantaged so many people are. Rather than complain about all she is given she could make a more positive impact on the world by using her advantages to help others.

Text 2: "Are there some things money should not be able to buy?"

Repose 2: This is a very interesting way to phrase the question because rather than say "what doesn't money buy" Sandel phrases it as "what SHOULDN'T it buy." This infers that he believes money is too powerful in the current world we live, and I agree. Money is given too much emphasis and we sometimes forget that all it is is pieces of of paper. While money is extremely important and necessary in the world we shouldn't forget we should also judge the contents of people's hearts and not just their wallets.

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• The Wound & the Blessing/The Economy of Communion Project Post
• The Crest- Jewel of Wisdom & Work as a Spiritual Practice Post
• "What Money Can't Buy" Blog Post
• Blog Post Ni: FTRN Booklet & Arithmetic of Passion
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