6. THE PROFIT MOTIVE

  ^71:6.1 Present-day profit-motivated economics is doomed unless profit motives can be augmented by service motives. Ruthless competition based on narrow-minded self-interest is ultimately destructive of even those things which it seeks to maintain. Exclusive and self-serving profit motivation is incompatible with Christian ideals -- much more incompatible with the teachings of Jesus.

  ^71:6.2 In economics, profit motivation is to service motivation what fear is to love in religion. But the profit motive must not be suddenly destroyed or removed; it keeps many otherwise slothful mortals hard at work. It is not necessary, however, that this social energy arouser be forever selfish in its objectives.

  ^71:6.3 The profit motive of economic activities is altogether base and wholly unworthy of an advanced order of society; nevertheless, it is an indispensable factor throughout the earlier phases of civilization. Profit motivation must not be taken away from men until they have firmly possessed themselves of superior types of nonprofit motives for economic striving and social serving -- the transcendent urges of superlative wisdom, intriguing brotherhood, and excellency of spiritual attainment.

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6. THE PROFIT MOTIVE

  71:6.1 Present-day profit-motivated economics is doomed unless profit motives can be augmented by service motives. Ruthless competition based on narrow-minded self-interest is ultimately destructive of even those things which it seeks to maintain. Exclusive and self-serving profit motivation is incompatible with Christian ideals -- much more incompatible with the teachings of Jesus.

  71:6.2 In economics, profit motivation is to service motivation what fear is to love in religion. But the profit motive must not be suddenly destroyed or removed; it keeps many otherwise slothful mortals hard at work. It is not necessary, however, that this social energy arouser be forever selfish in its objectives.

  71:6.3 The profit motive of economic activities is altogether base and wholly unworthy of an advanced order of society; nevertheless, it is an indispensable factor throughout the earlier phases of civilization. Profit motivation must not be taken away from men until they have firmly possessed themselves of superior types of nonprofit motives for economic striving and social serving -- the transcendent urges of superlative wisdom, intriguing brotherhood, and excellency of spiritual attainment.

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As a shocking new report finds that many coastal cities will be flooded by rising sea levels by 2050, Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera announced Wednesday that the U.N. Climate Summit in Santiago has been canceled. Anti-inequality protests have entered their third week in the country with protesters calling for the Piñera government to resign. The U.N. said it is now looking for an alternative venue for the annual climate meetings. Meanwhile, a dire new report has warned 300 million people are at risk from rising sea levels, with the most vulnerable populations concentrated in the Global South. According to the study published in Nature Communications, global sea levels are expected to rise between two and seven feet or possibly more, with some coastal cities being wiped off the map. We speak with Harjeet Singh, the global lead on climate change for Action Aid who is based in New Delhi, India; and Benjamin Strauss, co-author of the study in Nature Communications and CEO and chief scientist at Climate Central.

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Wilmat Development Foundation-WDF in partnership with Anthill Foundation jointly work on education projects at all levels as a way of impacting economic and social development in Uganda. The coalition identified the essence of quality education as fundamental and important for its relevance is towards the development of the economy. As a result, WDF and Anthill Foundation have identified the need to work with students to transform and prepare them for and after graduation through holding mentorship clinics, public lectures and trainings in schools and institutions of higher learning, in line with the Government of Uganda vision 2040. 

WDF carried out a survey to to assess the validity of hands on vocational training and its relevance towards the education sector and its aims tailored towards promoting self -sustainability. The results show that the students can not do without hands on skills in order to live sustainably; hence the University outreach program. 
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When we hear the phrase ‘Global Warming’ or ‘Climate Change’, it stirs up a certain sense of apocalyptic dread. And rightfully so. We SHOULD be scared of Global Warming. It’s a situation that, for a long time now, has only been getting worse. And it’s almost at the point of no return. In March of 2019, expert speakers at the General Assembly Hall warned that we had merely 11 years to prevent irreversible damage brought about by climate change. But how plausible is it that we can do what is needed within that time range? And just how close are we to disaster? 

Off the Grid gained rare access to Iran and talked to people inside and outside the capital Tehran about the effect of American sanctions . And found out that frustration is not only directed at the United States.

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As part of a public lecture series questioning Australia's Role in the World, Asialink is proud to present best-selling author and leading China expert Martin Jacques, for the launch of an updated version of his critically-acclaimed book "When China Rules the World: the End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order"

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Cosmic Briefing 13 Your Frames of Reference 
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frame of ref·er·ence
noun
plural noun: frames of reference

    a set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgments can be made.
    "the observer interprets what he sees in terms of his own cultural frame of reference"

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Renowned author and journalist James Howard Kunstler is not sure there is going to be a 2020 Presidential Election.  Kunstler predicts, “When all is said and done, I am not convinced there is enough there to convict President Trump of anything.  At the same time, there is probably going to be a lot of legal actions brought against the people who started this coup against him, and that’s going to be extremely disturbing to the Left.  I think one of the possibilities is we may not have a 2020 election.   In some way or another, the country may be so disorderly that we can’t hold an election.  There may be so much strife that we cannot handle the legal questions around holding the election, and it may be suspended.  I don’t know what that means, but I am very impressed of the disorder that we are already in.  It’s more of a kind of mental disorder between the parties, but it could turn into a lot of kinetic disorder on the ground and a lot of institutional failure.”

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