Proof humans are inherently good....

20 years ago I lived in Vietnam for a year. It was an amazing experience full of noise, hustle, hassle, amazing food, struggle and much more. At the time the country was very poor. Life wasn't worth much and it was a real struggle for people to survive.

Robbery was common. You couldn't sleep with your barred window open as people would climb up and reach in to steal things. A friend was once in a motorbike accident and the exhaust pipe of the other bike stabbed into her leg. She was on the ground in a busy intersection before a lady ran up to her to steal her handbag.

If you saw these things happen to you on a holiday in Vietnam it would be easy to conclude that Vietnam has many bad people.

Returning to Vietnam recently I saw that high rise apartments buildings had taken over vacant lots by the beach. The place I used to get a wet shave and haircut on the sidewalk was replaced with a 50 story 5 star hotel complete with infinity pool and swish lobby. I noticed the street hustle had almost gone compared to the Vietnam I remember. A few people asking to buy things but not nearly as much. I accidentally left my watch at a guesthouse. The staff ran after me to give it back. A few months salary just in my watch but they gave it back. Would never have happened 20 years ago

When people are faced with scarcity it breeds struggle and extreme behavior. Once basic needs are met most people will show their true self and personality. I feel like the Vietnam I'm seeing now is one where the people have the freedom to be that better person and not have to worry about where their next meal is coming from.

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