Speakers such as Slavoj Zizek emphasizes in Examined Life on citizens growth mentality concerning their selfish manner when there is more to life. While Garrett Hardin author of "Lifeboat Ethics: the Case Against Helping the Poor" informs readers on other nations covering the reasons why the wealthy countries should not help the developing nations. Drawing …show more content…
In Examined Life Zizek discusses the way citizens lash out in life and how that can commit to losing many elements. The penniless are helpless not because of weaknesses or sins, but, because it has been more common in the 21st century. Another reason for putting Harriet's metaphor in this theme is because he considers that there is no hope of changing people, that is the way all are. Nevertheless, Singer has the optimism to know that citizens can make a difference in such wealth because charity is another hope away from the evil and distressing comments or looks. Both Zizek and Singer conclude that the penniless still benefit from donations although the wealth will stay wealthy and not become the recipient because charity travels in a single direction. The next day the one needing help can now benefit oneself when the one that used to profit oneself needs