Ouch. Hard to hit the ‘like’ button on this one, DK. Isn’t it sad?…. I grew up in a small Midwestern town where trust was the currency of the land. Statistics like these trouble me deeply…
a sad statement all around, but i understand the truth behind it. as for me, i tend to have an ‘i trust until you show me otherwise’ approach to life, and it has gotten me into trouble at times, but i still choose to err on the side of human nature being innately good in most cases.
My thoughts in short? The more anonymous we become to each other, the less value trust has a currency. And that is profoundly impactful – to our society, to our relationships, and to our development as people.
blimey – a sad day but perhaps understanding the way society is moving. The internet has provided a lot f access and exposed people to fraud in away that perhaps it wasnt possible in the past.
Mind is the forerunner of all actions.
All deeds are led by mind,
created by mind.
If one speaks or acts with a corrupt mind,
suffering follows.
If one speaks or acts with a serene mind,
happiness follows.
Live & Learn
Ouch. Hard to hit the ‘like’ button on this one, DK. Isn’t it sad?…. I grew up in a small Midwestern town where trust was the currency of the land. Statistics like these trouble me deeply…
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My sentiments exactly Lori. As the polls say, we’re heading in the wrong direction.
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a sad statement all around, but i understand the truth behind it. as for me, i tend to have an ‘i trust until you show me otherwise’ approach to life, and it has gotten me into trouble at times, but i still choose to err on the side of human nature being innately good in most cases.
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You are good. Period.
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It would be interesting to see how this study is broken down geographically too…..my parents in the Midwest, still don’t lock their doors.
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Yes, I agree.
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My thoughts in short? The more anonymous we become to each other, the less value trust has a currency. And that is profoundly impactful – to our society, to our relationships, and to our development as people.
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Interesting insight Mimi. I believe you may be right.
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blimey – a sad day but perhaps understanding the way society is moving. The internet has provided a lot f access and exposed people to fraud in away that perhaps it wasnt possible in the past.
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Yes, I agree Scott. And yet internet has connected me to others – when the opportunity would have never presented itself. Ying and yang.
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Sad, but true!
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Yes. Sad and true.
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To be able to trust, one first must be trustworthy.
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Yes.
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Thanks for posting (reposting? I think I read it on your blog before) this.
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If I’ve previously posted, I’m losing it. Now you have me wondering, need to check.
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Has a lot to do with the growing epidemic of “greedy robots” in the United States!
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🙂 Planet of the Apes!
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Yep….Exactly!!! Have A Great Day!
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I “like” the fact that you posted the chart, however I do not “like” the chart!!! 😦
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I’m exactly where you are!
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True. I find that most people are getting rid of friends more often than they are making them. Disappointment, due to lack of trust.
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Trust, authenticity, so rare. When you find it, it is a bright light.
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