Can we achieve it when there are dysfunctional families, especially given the current financial crisis?
JYT: You either discard it or fix it. You cant discard yourself or the human race because we are part of it, and so we need to fix it. IPS: How do you fix it? JYT: We need to reprioritize and redefine what matters most to people. What is it that human beings pursue in life? We all pursue wealth and prosperity and now we need to define that in a way that is more meaningful. It is more than material wealth, which is a fleeting pleasure, and comes at the cost of family and relationships. There is only so much a government can do and much more an individual must do to find happiness. The Bhutanese government does not in any way pretend to say it is a purveyor of happiness. There it is a little bit of happiness for you. We will make sure that your basic physical needs are met and intellectual development opportunities are given. Whether you are happy in the end is up to you and what you want to achieve in your life. IPS: How do you convey this message? JYT: We tell them family is important
