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Blood Money and the Buddhist Path
The podcast examines the ethical implications of various industries, particularly those profiting from human suffering, using the Buddhist principles of Right Livelihood and Right Action as a framework. It critiques industries like health insurance, tobacco, alcohol, and arms manufacturing for prioritising profit over human well-being, drawing parallels with organised crime. The author argues that these practices are morally reprehensible and advocates for a societal shift towards ethical and compassionate economic systems. The killing of a health insurance CEO is presented as a symptom of…
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