As humans, we always strive for more, and our desires seem to have no limits. Although this limitless desire helps us create many innovations and breakthroughs, it has its drawbacks.
Since we were never content with what we had, people would crave more, so eventually many extraordinary ideas materialized and enormously boosted the evolution of mankind. First, the desire to fly like birds, for instance, contributed to the creation of planes, which help shorten the time for travel between continents. Consequently, this eases trade between countries and increases globalization. Second, taking telecommunication as an example, this technology came from the desire for far-distance communication. Due to this evolution, people could transfer data and information in a matter of seconds. Therefore, scientists, researchers, and innovators could exchange information much quicker than in the past, so many more groundbreaking innovations are being produced at a lightning pace.
Conversely, there would be devastating consequences when this bottomless desire was put in the wrong places. One of the most obvious examples of this heartbreak is the love of money. Similar to any hefty desire, the obsession with money also created exceptionally creative ideas, but in a very “evil” way. For example, the biggest financial disaster of all time came from the creation of the Ponzi scheme, in which the host tricked people’s money by promising massive returns, then used the money of newcomers to pay previous comers. Inevitably, this tricky flow of money would eventually end because no valid products or services were being made, only money from one person to another. Therefore, unethical desire contributes no value to society but only makes it miserable.
In conclusion, the infinite desires of humans could create various innovative products or services. If they are in good hands, astounding innovations will be made for the betterment of society. If not, excruciating disasters would happen.
Hoang Son Anh 