I came across this cartoon by Mike Luckovich today. Put a smile on my face. And suckered me into some introspection.
(http://blogs.ajc.com/mike-luckovich/2011/08/29/830-mike-luckovich-cartoon-jobs-needed/)
Here I am, thinking about which US B-school essays I need to sharpen my pen for, brushing aside the various macro-economic factors of the world!
But I feel I'm being too hard on myself. Aren't we all somewhat like this?
I like to blame our educational system and society for inculcating this narrow mindedness in our minds. Somehow, we convince ourselves into thinking that we are shielded from outside events and that somehow, the rules and issues don't apply to us common folk. Even the educated ones among us go about their chores, consoling themselves that a hike in the nation's inflation figures will affect only the banks and stock brokers. We idly curse the government when we suddenly have to pay double the amount we did last week for the tomatoes and potatoes. 3 months later, when there is a full blown recession and we lose our jobs, we blame 'fate' and investment bankers for our misfortunes.
I'm not saying our entire lot needs to get degree in Economics, but is a little GK too much to ask for?
1995, 2001, 2008, .... All this in my lifetime!
BBC has this amazing video on the current US debt and job shortage crisis.
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