Originally Posted by
Zelda
The problem with choosing knowledge and respect is that the value of knowledge and criteria for being respected differ drastically between cultures whereas in general happiness is universally valued on a personal level. It is the natural reward for the human mind biologically whereas money is a concept an knowledge is just another tool. I'm a world where knowledge (of the type I think you were referencing) is becoming ever more easy to access it might not be such a valuable pursuit as you think. Whereas happiness is internal and although access to it is variable the usefulness and about to complete its purpose doesn't change since it fulfills itself.
But sure, money is fun too I guess.
What do you mean, young Zelda? Is it that Bachelor, Magister, Doctoral degrees are shorter to get in your country, but just as good (because you get spoonfed / quality learning more?). Or is it that people are nice and mentor you to fix most of your personal & money problems, so you get rich quickly, like exponential?
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Originally Posted by
chaossook
Yeah, I just wanted to point out that what is considered to be "optimal" for some isn't going to be "optimal" for others.
Ok, I think I kinda get your point now c: Yeah, it could depend a bit, if we look at personal goals.
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