In these complicated and troubling times, it's important to realize that there are two opposing ways of life that shape our world. One builds, the other destroys. Our choice should be obvious. But is it? Related Content: Overcoming such global issues as corruption, inequality and power politics requires that we collectively embrace a different set of overarching values. https://www.vision.org/article-collection-question-of-values-9272 In the post-colonial backlash and in the face of increasing Muslim and other non-Western influence in Europe, a clash of cultures has emerged. https://www.vision.org/the-value-of-western-values-1327 In a 2007 poll, 58 percent of children said they would choose happiness over wealth. But what does it take to make people happy? https://www.vision.org/value-happiness-1253 Adapted from Two Ways of Living. https://www.vision.org/insight-two-ways-living-9784