Moral vs Science &Technology vs Quality of Life


Looking at our Malaysia today, I can't help but remembering those good
old days I have had 10-20 years back.

1. Back then, worst crimes ever committed were perhaps robberies using
parang instead of guns. Today, we have a person murdered by using a
bomb.
2. Back then, hardly any sexual crimes even when women were wearing
body-tight clothing (if you watch one of those P. Ramlee movies you'll
see what I mean). Today, the MPs are blaming the women for sexual crimes
because they are wearing sexy clothes. Which school/university these MPs
graduated from again?
3. Back then, people are much more relaxed and calm without the horrific
jams and road accidents. Today, you'll risk your precious life if you
just simply honk another vehicle.
4. Back then, people buy what they can afford and settle with lesser and
still be happy. Today, people buy 40" LCD TV even though they cannot
afford it, they still tell me, "I got credit card mah! So stupid!"
5. Back then, we all watch TV and listen to radio. Today we have to
commit crime to watch DVD/VCDs and listen to Audio CDs. I wonder how
come most people in developed countries like the US are still watching
VCRs, but the people in developing country like Malaysia are watching
DVDs. This is truly Malaysia Boleh!
6. Back then, kids used their creativity to create their own games and
still enjoy the game with friends and family. Today, kids play games
alone or have never even seen the face of the other fellow players.
7. Back then, a bowl of noodle costs RM1.20-RM1.50. Today, that exact
same bowl of noodle cause RM2.50-RM3.50 and we are still thinking we
have raised our standard of living.
8. Back then, people boil the water from wells or directly from PBA
water tap and still live 80-90 years old. Today, we have to filter the
water first before we boil the water but live 60-70 years.
9. Back then, when your neighbor cried for help, the whole village will
respond to you and offer their assistance. Today, when you cry for help
and if you are very lucky, 1-2 will respond to offer help.
10. Back then, illiterate people work their way to become
millionaires/billionaires. Today, university graduates work their way to
middle-classed apartment, local cars and a life time of debts!
Take some time to reflect, what is the true meaning of quality of life
to us?