COMMON GOOD

❑ Why is the theme “Common Good” being neglected?

The "common good" refers to a society's or community's collective well-being or

profit, rather than the interests of individuals or specialized groups. It incorporates the
concept that choices and actions should be made with the larger wellbeing of all members
of society in mind. However, the common good is neglected for many reasons here are some:

For Self Interest: People have a natural tendency to focus their own self-interest over
the greater good. This might lead to an emphasis on personal wealth and instant enjoyment
rather than the long-term well-being of the entire community. Short-Term Thinking: A lot of
choices and activities are motivated by short-term concerns such as economic gain, political
expediency, or personal interests, without considering the long-term implications for the
greater good. As a result, expenditures in sectors such as education, infrastructure, and
healthcare may be neglected. Lack of awareness about others: sometimes people may not
completely comprehend or appreciate the notion of the common good at times, or they may
be uninformed of the larger ramifications of their actions on society. Because of ignorance
or a lack of understanding, this might result in unintended disregard of the common good.
And lastly there is conflict of interest: Conflicting viewpoints and competing agendas about
what constitutes the common good can arise in complex societies with varied interests and
perspectives. Values, priorities, and ideological disagreements can make it difficult to
establish consensus and prioritize the greater good over individual or group interests.

❑ Here are several examples of the common good may be neglected:

Pollution, deforestation, overfishing, and excessive resource exploitation, for example, can
ignore the common good by prioritizing short-term economic advantages or individual
interests over the long-term well-being of the environment and society. This can have severe
consequences for ecosystems, climate change, and public health, impacting the common
good for current and future generations. In politics, short-term political benefits, such as
winning elections or pandering to interests, may be prioritized by politicians or policymakers
over the long-term common good. And lastly is the discrimination, prejudice, and systemic
prejudices based on race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic position can lead to a disregard
for the common good through perpetuating inequality, marginalization, and injustice. When
groups are disadvantaged or excluded from opportunities, it can impair society's collective
well-being and violate the values of justice, equity, and inclusion.

❑ In promoting the common good it requires a collective effort and a complex yet
simple strategies here are some examples:

Raising awareness and fostering knowledge about the notion of the common good
and its significance in society might assist individuals in comprehending the larger
ramifications of their actions and decisions. Formal education, public campaigns, and
community involvement activities can be used to build a feeling of civic duty and promote a
culture of communal well-being. Encourage collaboration and cooperation among
individuals, organizations, and sectors to help avoid the common good from being
overlooked. All thought alone I cannot do this but with the help of other people I can be done,
even in a budget using modern technology and application like social media.

It is very important to recognize that promoting the common good is a complicated

and continuing process that necessitates constant work and dedication on the part of
individuals, communities, and organizations.