Competition Quote by Bernard Lietaer
“GREED AND COMPETITION ARE NOT THE RESULT OF IMMUTABLE HUMAN TEMPERMENT…GREED AND FEAR OF SCARCITY ARE IN FACT BEING CREATED AND AMPLIFIED …THE DIRECT CONSEQUENCE IS THAT WE HAVE TO FIGHT WITH EACH OTHER IN ORDER TO SURVIVE”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TEDx Talk on Money and Economics, 2015
Human behavior around resources is shaped by social systems, not fixed nature; greed and scarcity fear are amplified by those systems, leading to conflict for survival.
In simple terms: Our systems create greed and fear, causing competition.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and redesign systems to reduce scarcity mindset.
Themes
economics
psychology
conflict
cooperation
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy design
- community building
- financial education
- resource management
Key Concepts
systems theory
behavioral economics
scarcity mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we redesign economic incentives to foster cooperation?
- What policies reduce perceived scarcity?
A Different Perspective
If systems remain unchanged, competition may persist despite awareness.
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