On 4/14/06, Ronn!Blankenship <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Do you think that an improvement in the economic system is possible > without an improvement in human nature, e.g., replacing the emphasis > on greed with one on honesty and helping others?
I'm not sure there is a cause and effect relationship between the two. I think I'm talking about improvement in the nature of community, not individual people. This discussion begs the question of what is a "better" politico-economic system. Is it one in which economic efficiency is highest overall? Greatest net production? Fairest distribution of wealth? Fewest injustices? A tide that lifts all boats? What is better about liberal democratic capitalism compared with other systems? I think one answer is "greater freedom," which doesn't strike me as an improvement in individual human nature, but an improvement in the nature of community. Nick -- Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages: 408-904-7198 _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
