People are only mean when they're threatened, he said later that day, and that's what our culture does. That's what our economy does. Even people who have jobs in our economy are threatened, because they worry about losing them. And when you get threatened, you start looking out only for yourself. You start making money a god. It is all part of this culture.
Morrie suggests that meanness often arises from a sense of threat, which is perpetuated by the pressures of our society and economy. In a culture where insecurity is rampant, even those with stable jobs feel a constant fear of losing their position. This anxiety leads individuals to prioritize their own survival over compassion for others.
As a result, people become self-centered, treating money as their ultimate goal and forgetting the importance...
