That's a really thought-provoking post. I definitely agree with you that the monetization of other people's misery is becoming a "standard" in the industry of supposedly entertainment. If I were to expand this even further, I'd say that this is becoming a "standard", not only in the way you describe it, but rather in human relationships as well like you mentioned, where no one cares about the other, even in the way that people say they do.
"Highlighting a country’s problems is not the same as helping solve them.", that's true but they are both equally important. Highlighting awareness is some kind of proof of existence, and you need it if you were to raise "helping hands", but I strongly agree with you that the way it takes shape in the current world is not what the concepts of sympathy and helping others stand for from my point of view.
I am from Nepal. The tourists come to Nepal do the exact things you mentioned. But they also capture beautiful mountains, ever smiling locals which brings warmth and the rich culture that we have. So it becomes a free advertisement for us to attract tourists.
That's a really thought-provoking post. I definitely agree with you that the monetization of other people's misery is becoming a "standard" in the industry of supposedly entertainment. If I were to expand this even further, I'd say that this is becoming a "standard", not only in the way you describe it, but rather in human relationships as well like you mentioned, where no one cares about the other, even in the way that people say they do.
"Highlighting a country’s problems is not the same as helping solve them.", that's true but they are both equally important. Highlighting awareness is some kind of proof of existence, and you need it if you were to raise "helping hands", but I strongly agree with you that the way it takes shape in the current world is not what the concepts of sympathy and helping others stand for from my point of view.
Extremely nuanced viewpoints
Good stuff lotus eater
I am from Nepal. The tourists come to Nepal do the exact things you mentioned. But they also capture beautiful mountains, ever smiling locals which brings warmth and the rich culture that we have. So it becomes a free advertisement for us to attract tourists.
An awesome insight and a very thought provoking question you have raised.