Temasek Junior College 2D/06 -
Cultural Expert: Clare Chng,
Technological Expert: Jia Wei,
Economic Expert: Sonia,
Health & Environment Expert: Denise,
Lu xi



; April 2007; May 2007



Designer : Us who created it

Isn't this something we all dream of having? Isn't this essentially what Globalisation is all about? To become so rich that money seems to grow on trees? But aren't we, in a way, already rich enough for that? There are many people in this world rich enough to afford better and yet they still live in poorer conditions than they are able to. Why? Because of greed.

What do I mean by greed? Well, it is human nature to always want more. Due to globalisation, we can always get more. There will always be things in this world which we do not have, abut greatly desire. So we save. Bank chains have been set up all over the world to ease spending no matter where you are. Different currencies are no longer an obstruction, so humans are able to buy what they want, everywhere.

But even so, humans have become thrifty. We are always saving up in case something better comes along. We have a huge pool of money smothering us, like shown in the cartoon, but we are unwilling to spend it, although we have the opportunity to. Globalisation has led to this. The rich are getting richer. They are hording all their money; there is nothing they really need, but they are unwilling to give it away, or even spend it.

What is not shown in the cartoon are the poor. Because of globalisation, the poor have been getting poorer and poorer. The rich have drawn money to themselves, so much until they have no real need for it. The poor, however, have less and less money. Naturally, this will lead to an increase in crime. If money grows on trees, it becomes easier for people to steal. Similarily, the more money a person has, the easier it is to steal from him.

Sonia