Archive for October, 2006

Greater Access for the Poor

In order to increase access/make a variety of basic amenities (water, health, etc.) cheaper for the poor, is it okay to charge a certain segment of the “rich” a higher price for the same good (i.e. there is no difference in quality) such that cost is covered?

Or independent of how much one earns, should all be charged one flat fee?

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Learning

While one is in the process of learning, is it better to immediately study what one has access to in the language one is familiar with, even if, despite an overall increase in learning, may not always come across the entire picture and gain only a limited (and sometimes, warped) understanding?

Or, is it better to spend one’s time focusing on studying first the language that will eventually allow access to more wholesome works, allowing for a truer understanding? Even if, as a result, the understanding may thus only come years later?

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Care

At which point should a human being just “suck-it-up” and deal with what is thrown one’s way?

How much is too much care? At which point does care just become pampering?

Article of Relevance:

Different Planets

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