Introduction
Garrett Hardin looks at the world from an almost dystopian point of view, which seems quite reasonable. The work is written in a straightforward format, leaving inconvenient truth and bare facts to the independent judgment of readers. In an era of tolerance, inclusion, and equality promoting, his reflections may not seem humane enough but deserve awareness. Hardin has a graphic metaphor for the planet as a rescue ship, drifting through economic, resource, immigration, and other crises (Hardin 1). On such a ship, there should be an unspoken discipline and a stern command to keep the course set by the leader. All statistics should be calculated for a certain number of people and resources to avoid failures in the established model of the ship’s reality. Garrett Hardin’s reasoning deserves attention, as he raises sensitive social issues and alternative opinions that are usually omitted or hushed up in modern society. It is a fundamentally wrong approach; no opinion should be abandoned. However, his theory does not sufficiently face all principal aspects. It includes the widespread globalization of countries, diverse economic perception of each, and the acute ethical and legal side of the immigration issue.
Consequences of Globalization
Globalization is the growing integration of economies and societies around the world. The world is becoming interconnected due to the exchange of products, information, knowledge, and cultural values. The work of Garett Hardin talks a lot about immigration but does not raise the central phenomenon of globalization, which managed to create a wholesome stronghold. He talks about countries incoherently, constantly putting the States in the very center for some reason (Hardin 2). However, the United States is not the center of the world; there are many developed and developing countries whose citizens have been migrated and established ties over the years. The term globalization itself has acquired a pronounced emotional connotation. Some consider that it is a proficient process, which is of key importance for the development of the world economy. Others are hostile to it, believing that globalization leads to increased inequality between countries, rising unemployment, and lower living standards (Contractor 3). There are echoes of a second opinion in Harding’s reflections, but the positive side of the issue should also be regarded. Globalization also unites peoples, economies, cultures, interests, pushing everyone to move in one mutually beneficial direction.
The Attitude of the World to Migration
Some people believe that migration to countries with developed economies can, on the contrary, increase the rate of economic growth. Migration has been at the center of intense political debate in recent years. Most people perceive it positively or indifferently, but they can also experience misconceptions and fears. For example, many may acknowledge that it is an exclusively mass process burdensome for the economy and all resources. This statement was also unintentionally generated while reading Harding’s work. In fact, immigration to another country is very pricey, and only a small amount of the population becomes migrants. The process stumbles over geographic and language barriers, economic instability, and the relative proximity of the world in the form of visas (Sackey-Ansah 2). For developed countries recently affected by depopulation, this is an opportunity to gain a workforce and new cultural influences. Here it is vital to strike a proportion and adhere to a well-balanced immigration program. For example, invite young families, specialists with the possibility of retraining at local institutions, students. For a sparsely populated country like Canada, this is a great opportunity to expand its domestic market by attracting promising new minds.
The Ethical Side of the Attitude Towards Immigrants
The magnetic power of the migration idea without borders lies in the fact that the possibility of free movement allows a person to comprehend his right to freedom. For many people, it becomes not a privilege but a matter of surviving, for example, during hostilities at home. Many leave for other countries for temporary work or the duration of their studies, contributing a lot of money to the general state economy (Sackey-Ansah 2). All these cases occupy a decent place in today’s global society, and it is challenging to drag them from the human mind. Harding’s ideas about limited globalization, immigration, and maintaining the traditional gap between rich and poor are coherent but difficult to implement. From an ethical point of view, this is generally unattainable and inappropriate. Everyone has the freedom to attempt to achieve their full potential and get better faith (Trost et al. 1). Many immigrants still return home and make freeway for new arrivals. As long as a person studies hard, works, and is willing to contribute to the place of residence, all his rights and freedoms must be unconditionally supported and protected.
Conclusion
Given all the arguments above, perhaps the planet is indeed a ship. However, the world needs close cooperation, not a widening gap between countries and nations. Globalization and immigration processes need serious improvement on the part of states. It also requires beneficial cooperation between countries that could agree on mutually advantageous terms. Hardin’s work paints the future of the world in very gloomy tones, which are quite difficult to refute because of all the current processes taking place in the world. However, this is not a signal for the division of people but rather for unity. Humanity must move together, in one direction, where each performs its specific roles for the common good.
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