In the modern world, we want to enrich lives by “developing” underdeveloped areas. However, Helena Norbury Hodge’s ‘Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh’ reflects on the traditions and humanity that are lost as the region undergoes Western-style development. The author argues that economic prosperity does not necessarily bring happiness, and that materialistic development can...
Does development bring true happiness or does it lead to the loss of traditional values and humanity?
D