I'd add, love your neighbor and seek to find common ground and understanding with them, because they're not your enemy.
The oligarchs and overlords are the ones to direct your resistance against. Left, Right, Red, Blue....it's all nonsense when your true oppressor couldn't give a flying fuck about politics. It's money and power that they thrive on, and pitting common folk against one another with political parties and labels just makes their end goals easier.
Also, dismissing Capitalism or Socialism or any "ism" is just not relevant in a world where ALL the systems are rigged by the powers that be. We no more have true "Capitalism" then we have "Socialism", "Communism" or any other systems of the world, as intended by the philosophers that created them. We have Oligarchy and a corrupt system that's gamed to centralize power and money in the hands of the few.
Remember the book, "The Culture of Narcissism" from 1979? Your point is well taken, my friend. And now, with the selfie mania it's risen to a whole new level of self obsessiopn. I agree that it is hurting interpersonal relationships and well as people's ability to empathize.
It's a very serious topic as the effects on culture and society re profound. Gracias for this. It needs to be talked about.
As an inveterate person of faith, I deeply resonate with your Jeremiad, Bret. The intensity of Hedges' and your indictment of the status--or rather, chaos--quo rings hard and deep with me and many soulful folks I know. And the answer I give with many I know is "Nevertheless!" Stick to the Golden Rule! And join with souls who also stand, speak and act for the common good, the marginalized, the quiet, inarticulate people and the silent sometimes and overpowering other times Mother Nature, who will have her last best word. As you close each blog, let our conscience be our guide.
I'd add, love your neighbor and seek to find common ground and understanding with them, because they're not your enemy.
The oligarchs and overlords are the ones to direct your resistance against. Left, Right, Red, Blue....it's all nonsense when your true oppressor couldn't give a flying fuck about politics. It's money and power that they thrive on, and pitting common folk against one another with political parties and labels just makes their end goals easier.
Also, dismissing Capitalism or Socialism or any "ism" is just not relevant in a world where ALL the systems are rigged by the powers that be. We no more have true "Capitalism" then we have "Socialism", "Communism" or any other systems of the world, as intended by the philosophers that created them. We have Oligarchy and a corrupt system that's gamed to centralize power and money in the hands of the few.
Think with your heart....
....and your brain.
In some approaches, the heart and the brain are one...that is what I am suggeting or hoping for in my comment...
Great article! Like the conclusion, you give a roadmap for a way out of the total rot that’s followed Future Shock (thank you Alvin Toffler)!
Remember the book, "The Culture of Narcissism" from 1979? Your point is well taken, my friend. And now, with the selfie mania it's risen to a whole new level of self obsessiopn. I agree that it is hurting interpersonal relationships and well as people's ability to empathize.
It's a very serious topic as the effects on culture and society re profound. Gracias for this. It needs to be talked about.
As an inveterate person of faith, I deeply resonate with your Jeremiad, Bret. The intensity of Hedges' and your indictment of the status--or rather, chaos--quo rings hard and deep with me and many soulful folks I know. And the answer I give with many I know is "Nevertheless!" Stick to the Golden Rule! And join with souls who also stand, speak and act for the common good, the marginalized, the quiet, inarticulate people and the silent sometimes and overpowering other times Mother Nature, who will have her last best word. As you close each blog, let our conscience be our guide.