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What do we want?

Human beings need many things to survive and thrive. Some of the most basic needs include:

  • Food and water: Humans need to eat and drink regularly to survive.
  • Shelter: Humans need a safe place to live and sleep.
  • Clothing: Humans need clothing to protect themselves from the elements and to maintain their body temperature.
  • Sleep: Humans need to sleep regularly to rest and repair their bodies and minds.
  • Healthcare: Humans need access to healthcare to maintain their health and prevent and treat illness.
In addition to these basic needs, humans also have a number of social and emotional needs, including:
  • Love and belonging: Humans need to feel loved and accepted by others. We need to feel like we belong to a family, community, or other social group.
  • Safety and security: Humans need to feel safe and secure in their environment. This includes feeling physically safe and having a sense of emotional security.
  • Purpose and meaning: Humans need to feel like their lives have meaning and that they are making a difference in the world. We need to feel like our work is important and that we are contributing to something larger than ourselves.
  • Personal growth and development: Humans are always striving to learn and grow. We want to improve ourselves and become the best versions of ourselves that we can be.
These are just some of the things that human beings need. Our needs vary depending on our individual circumstances, but we all share the basic need to survive and thrive. When our needs are met, we are better able to reach our full potential and live happy and fulfilling lives. It is important to create a society where all human beings have the opportunity to meet their needs and live their lives to the fullest. This includes providing access to basic necessities, an environment where people feel safe and secure, and have the opportunity to pursue their goals and dreams.

Each individual has a role to make it possible. Social values and morals are the principles and beliefs that guide our behavior in society. They help us to distinguish between right and wrong, and to make decisions that are in the best interests of ourselves and others. Our individual responsibility to social values and morals is important because it helps to create a more harmonious and respectful world.

Here are some specific ways an individual can fulfill their responsibility to social values and morals:

  • Be honest and truthful in your dealings with others. This means being honest in your words and actions, and avoiding deception and manipulation.
  • Be respectful of others, even if you disagree with them. This means listening to others with an open mind, and valuing their opinions and experiences.
  • Be fair and just in your treatment of others. This means avoiding discrimination and prejudice, and treating everyone with dignity and respect.
  • Be compassionate and empathetic towards others. This means trying to understand the feelings and experiences of others, and being willing to help those in need.
  • Be responsible and accountable for your actions. This means taking ownership of your choices and accepting the consequences of your actions.
Ultimately, what humans want is to live a happy and fulfilling lives. We want to feel safe and loved, and we want to have a sense of purpose and meaning. We want to learn, grow, and make a difference in the world. It is possible only if each individual take responsibility to achieve it for self.

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