Interview with Phil Benichou, Humanist, On the AIR Equation - HAPPINESS HERO STORY 11/1/2007


Even though he works as a software engineer, Phil Benichou, aka “Phil For Humanity,” is a humanist at heart and the author of a website appropriately named http://www.philforhumanity.com. A humanist is a person who believes that the survival of humanity is extremely important, just like an environmentalist believes that saving and improving the environment is extremely important.

Welcome to the AIR Equation: The 3-Part Formula For Happiness.

AIR: TELL US A HERO STORY WHERE SOMEONE WAS IN A HORRIBLE SITUATION AND YOU GAVE THAT PERSON HAPPINESS, OR WHERE YOU WAS IN A HORRIBLE SITUATION AND SOMEONE GAVE YOU HAPPINESS.

PHIL: I’ve always had an innate sense to help people and the world, and not just the environment. Some say it is because I watched too many episodes of Star Trek, since it has been a major source of inspiration for my life and my cause. While other people think that my purpose is solely for altruistic reasons and the good feeling of helping others and the environment, in actuality I believe that the most important action that a person can do is to help ensure the survival of the human race.

To accomplish this, several holistic actions need to be taken, such as: solve all environment problems, improve all governments for the betterment of society, and improve ourselves as individuals to accelerate development of society.

I’ve traveled to several parts of the world and wherever I’ve been, I’ve noticed people suffering from poverty, bad politics, poor or no education, and pollution.

AIR: IT’S A PROBLEM IN EVERY COUNTRY, EVEN IN THE RICHEST ONES. HOW DID YOUR HORROR TURN INTO HAPPINESS? HOW DID YOUR HORROR TURN INTO HAPPINESS?

PHIL: As a result, I’ve dedicated myself to create a website that can help people help themselves, thus help all of mankind. An unexpected result from my website is the fan letters that I’ve received. They give me an inner feeling of happiness and accomplishment that I’ve never known before, making me want to work harder on it to help more.

AIR: HAPPINESS ON BOTH ENDS, WITH YOUR FANS AND YOURSELF. ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING, COURTESY OF THE AIR EQUATION.

PHIL: Only with accepting responsibility for the world and respecting all people can we continue to be happy. It’s not hard work if we all do it together.

AIR: INSPIRATION AND RESPECT FROM FANS ARE THE LIFEBLOOD OF BLOGGERS AND WRITERS. TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WEBSITE AND HOW IT HELPS US MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO HAPPINESS.

PHIL: At http://www.philforhumanity.com/, I write editorials and articles dedicated to providing ideas and suggestions for the continued perpetuation of mankind and for building a better, safer, and sustainable civilization. This can only be attained through personal development, improving the environment and governments, and planning long term solutions for the betterment of society.

AIR: LEARNING HOW TO BE HAPPY AND MAKE OTHERS HAPPY ARE GOOD PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS. ANY LAST WORDS OF WISDOM YOU’D LIKE TO GIVE US, YOUR OWN FAVORITE QUOTE ON HAPPINESS?

PHIL: The survival of the human race is the ultimate goal of civilization, so please do your part. To start, help out by getting involved in your local and national politics and making your concerns heard. Also, don’t forget to “reduce, re-use, and recycle.”

AIR: WE APPRECIATE YOUR ADVICE AND TIME, PHIL.

If you want to contact Phil Benichou, to swap views or thank him for his work in spreading happiness, he can be reached at http://www.philforhumanity.com or phil@philforhumanity.com.

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