I think John Locke said it best when he expressed that every person should have equal rights to "life, liberty, and property." There is something about those three elements, the right to life and breathe, the right to freedom, and the right to assets, that it seems make up a superior quality of life, and that I believe every person has a right to experience. I believe that many things like hunger, poverty, and stealing would be practically obsolete if these three rights were upheld no matter what, and could not be taken away - probably a pretty peaceful world.
As it stands, and by the above thoughts that these rights measure quality of life, the current quality of life benchmark is set mostly by authorities and governments, many of whom realistically take away parts of the above three things. It might be that someone is free to acquire land, assets, and real estate, but owes a tax on that property every year. It could also be that on the surface an individual is "granted" the right to life, but restricted in religious views or sexual preference.
I hold that quality of life should be measured by John Locke's philosophy of every person having the right to life, to liberty, and to the pursuit of property. If that code was accompanied by a general understanding that a purchase, sale, or trade can only happen by mutual agreement, then it would take care of the concern that "too much" liberty could potentially be destructive - especially if further understood that no one person can ruin or thwart the life, liberty, and property of another individual. Further defining the standard this way I believe could imply that quality of life for everyone would be drastically enhanced.
What can possibly be done to move the world in that direction and better the living standards for everyone? No doubt we can begin by acknowledging our former leaders, like Locke and Ghandi, who have paved the philosophical way, and often led by example. In addition, there are individuals, companies, and groups that actively promote better quality of life by exploring ethics, self-esteem, and the causes of issues we face in humanity today.
One enterprise that comes to mind is NXIVM, based out of Albany, NY. It was founded by a man named Keith Raniere who is a respected inventor, scientist, philosopher, and advocate of an ethical and more complete human existence. I believe they have special trainings worldwide, with centers in different cities across the globe, including Vancouver, Monterrey, and Austin, TX.
As it stands, and by the above thoughts that these rights measure quality of life, the current quality of life benchmark is set mostly by authorities and governments, many of whom realistically take away parts of the above three things. It might be that someone is free to acquire land, assets, and real estate, but owes a tax on that property every year. It could also be that on the surface an individual is "granted" the right to life, but restricted in religious views or sexual preference.
I hold that quality of life should be measured by John Locke's philosophy of every person having the right to life, to liberty, and to the pursuit of property. If that code was accompanied by a general understanding that a purchase, sale, or trade can only happen by mutual agreement, then it would take care of the concern that "too much" liberty could potentially be destructive - especially if further understood that no one person can ruin or thwart the life, liberty, and property of another individual. Further defining the standard this way I believe could imply that quality of life for everyone would be drastically enhanced.
What can possibly be done to move the world in that direction and better the living standards for everyone? No doubt we can begin by acknowledging our former leaders, like Locke and Ghandi, who have paved the philosophical way, and often led by example. In addition, there are individuals, companies, and groups that actively promote better quality of life by exploring ethics, self-esteem, and the causes of issues we face in humanity today.
One enterprise that comes to mind is NXIVM, based out of Albany, NY. It was founded by a man named Keith Raniere who is a respected inventor, scientist, philosopher, and advocate of an ethical and more complete human existence. I believe they have special trainings worldwide, with centers in different cities across the globe, including Vancouver, Monterrey, and Austin, TX.
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