Philosophy or Money

In my opinion, Into the Wild was the most inspirational book we read this year because it shows people about the importance of money. This book is a perfect example of what happens to people who do not have any money. The main character, Chris, burned his money and gave up all of his belongings. So, he received his punishment in the end. This story shows readers that we should not be stupid and do crazy things. This book will show readers about the consequences of being interested in philosophy or finding your true self. Philosophy is for people who have failed in all other aspects of life. In addition, the book does not give only one example of a person living a stupid life. The author provides several examples, including himself, about people performing similar events. It is now proven that many stupid people exist in the world. We should make more money and live a happy life because money is happiness. Also, this book drew a fine line between wanting to accomplish a task and being dumb. Wanting to accomplish a task, such as losing weight or making money, is considered sane. However, traveling into the wilderness with little food and no support from others is insane. How did Chris McCandless expect to survive in that condition? This proves that we need to live a simple life full of money and not try to be “one with nature.” I recommend reading a book or article about why money is the most important item in life, such as a book written by Mr. Wonderful. Capitalism is the solution.

From Nature to Money

In order to provide myself with a challenge, I would want to start a business from scratch. However, this business will be from nature. I would purchase a small island that is not inhabited my any humans. The goal of my journey would be to use the resources found on the island to start a new business and become richer. To start off, I will enter the island with a one-month supply of food. This means that I am forced to work really hard to make sure I do not starve after one month. I would have to hunt animals with the weapons I craft (i.e. bow and arrow, harpoon). Soon, I would build shelter with the tools I build, raise animals, and alter the landscape to my advantage. The place I live in will be a farm. I will grow my own food and take care of animals, which will be used for food or labor. As we all know, the business idea will arrive. Eventually, I would try to create a product out of the island’s resources and sell them to the mainland after building my own boat out of wood found on the island. This mission is not solely to make money. The reason I would do this is to prove my skills in survival by being able to make everything from nothing. This is my belief, capitalism. I believe that capitalists should prove themselves by starting a business with all odds against them. This is why I want to embark on this journey and prove to everyone that I am always capable of making money.

Protect Animals

China Blocks Yangtze Dam Project, Activists Say

By: Edward Wong

Source: New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/world/asia/environmental-order-in-china-to-prevent-building-of-contested-dam.html?ref=science&_r=0

The Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection has issued an order preventing dam building on the upper Yangtze River that will result in the removal of a proposed hydroelectric dam near the western metropolis of Chongqing. The Xiaonanhai Dam would cost billions of dollars to build. The construction of the dam was supported by Bo Xilai, the former Chongqing party chief who was sent to prison. Environments are glad this dam was not build because it would have destroyed an area of the river that was ecology-friendly. This protected area has been a safe place for many aquatic organisms. Zhang Boju, an advocate at Friends of Nature, claimed that the construction of the Xiaonanhai Dam would have set a dangerous precedent. Its construction means that future safe areas would be destroyed too. Mr. Zhang said, “If the Xiaonanhai Dam was built, the entire protection zone would be destroyed, and the protection-zone system would be rendered meaningless.” Mr. Bo and his company worked to shrink the protected area along the Yangtze to remove roadblocks for dam construction. In December 2011, China’s cabinet approved a proposal to shrink the preserve. However, Mr. Bo’s downfall helped prevent the construction of the dam.

            The preservation of organisms is becoming more and more important. Humans are destroying many environments, such as cutting down forests, and forcing organisms to flee. People need to realize that animals are living organisms too; we cannot just ruin their homes and do whatever we want with the area. The preservation of wildlife should be an important objective.