Why Money Is a Certificate of Performance
26 Nov 2024 · 1 min
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In this brief monologue, the speaker challenges the tendency to scrutinize or judge the motivations behind people's pursuit of money. Using a conversational example addressed to a person named Bill, the speaker asks why Bill is perceived as "money motivated" and points out that we rarely demand a rational explanation for natural preferences, such as a 19‑year‑old's attraction to girls. By drawing this parallel, the speaker argues that motivations for seeking money should not be treated as taboo or subject to moral condemnation; they are simply another innate drive that does not require justification.
