You Are Not What You Earn

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The Fallacy of Income as a Measure of Human Worth

In the modern world, there is a widespread belief that our income defines our worth as human beings. This notion often leads to anxiety around failure and a skewed perspective on the value of individuals based on their financial earnings.

Today’s movie

VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RO0YjXM51c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RO0YjXM51c

Listening Quiz

Let’s test your understanding of the key points discussed in the video.

Q1: What is the fundamental belief discussed in the video?

Q2: How are wages determined according to the video?

Q3: What concept does the video suggest we should change our perspective on?

Q4: What does the video propose as an alternative measure of human worth?

Q5: What conclusion does the video ultimately lead to regarding human worth?

Vocabulary

Here are some key vocabulary terms from the video along with their definitions and examples.

Wages
A fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis.
She received her weekly wages for the hours worked.

Aggregated
Formed by the conjunction or collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; total; combined.
The aggregated data provided a comprehensive overview of the survey results.

Redemptive
Serving to redeem; causing freedom or deliverance; serving to repair or restore.
The character’s redemptive actions transformed the outcome of the story.

Dauntingly
In a way that causes fear or discouragement due to the perceived difficulty of a task or challenge.
The dauntingly steep mountain peak deterred many climbers from attempting the ascent.

Provoking
Stirring up a reaction or emotion, especially a strong or unwelcome one.
The controversial article had a provoking effect on public opinion.


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