Article contentIn his book, “The Second Mountain,” New York Times columnist David Brooks distinguishes between “neighbours” and “individuals.” Individuals, he writes, are concerned with making today and tomorrow better. Because the future is a long game, not a short one. Whether it be as citizens, business leaders, politicians or policymakers, we must stop simply optimizing today and tomorrow and start thinking generationally. Try refreshing your browser, or Opinion: Creating the country we want for future generations Back to videoThere are good reasons for this, as this approach provides immediate rewards and humans are hardwired to seek out instant gratification. “Likes” and “shares” may feel good in the moment, but their effect on our happiness is fleeting.

Source: National Post June 24, 2020 08:26 UTC