Addict Quote by Gabor Maté
““The successes (financial) represent addictive drives, whose negative impact in the world is tremendous. Who creates more suffering, somebody who sells an ounce of heroin to somebody else to feed their own habit or somebody who destroys the Amazon forest for some financial gain? Which addict causes more problems in the world?””
About This Quote
Source Book: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, 2008
Financially driven harms can be as addictive and destructive as drug addiction, questioning moral responsibility.
In simple terms: Financial harm can be as addictive as drug use.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb harmful profit motives.
Themes
ethics
environment
addiction
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
ethical
environmental
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- policy making
- personal consumption
Key Concepts
moral economy
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we measure the true cost of profit?
- Can profit and planetary health coexist?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives are often justified, obscuring their true impact.
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