The finishing line is in sight. For as far back as we can see we have been involved in a titanic struggle for existence, for control of the land and it has been a very competitive race, survival of the fittest, and countless millions losing out. We have been clinging to this little rock, the third from the sun, fighting over every square inch, driven by primordial forces that are at the core of our evolution. So where are we now? Time for the human being to flourish. We have been so involved in survival that human nature is programmed for selfishness. Is there another program that we can tune into? We have been made aware of things like wisdom, love and co-operation. Are these qualities innate in our true nature? This is a fundamental question to where we are now and for finding our way. We could issue in a global golden age, where co-operation is the key in “economics”, where appreciation of our place ends the struggle and allows our true nature to evolve.
Month: May 2009
Common Sense, Common Good
One of the cornerstones of Democracy is government for the common good. What has been happening in the world of late is a sham of democracy being used as a tool for free market capitalism to develop and in its wake the erosion of the common good.
One of the very obvious effects of this economic crisis is the way we are all linked together. All government leaders are avoiding responsibility by pointing to the fact that this is global. The market is bigger than the individual nation and given free rein, with the “aim” of creating wealth, it has worked for the few, who do not consider the common good and have become extremely rich.
In all this chaos the glimpse of togetherness and in that, our shared humanity and goodness has been seen by some. This is our time, where common sense sees the common good and from that view true democracy can flourish and prosper and grow. Real “wealth” for all.