The Illusion of Self and the Role of Wealth in Capitalism: A Universal Formula Perspective

Abstract This paper explores the philosophical and systemic implications of the illusion of individuality in the context of capitalist economics, analyzed through the lens of the universal formula—a framework grounded in the law of balance in nature, the law of karma as systemic cause and effect, and the feedback mechanism between conscious minds. The essay argues that capitalism, by relying on a belief in the autonomous self, creates systemic imbalances. It proposes a holistic educational approach to realign individual and collective decision-making with natural law and long-term sustainability.