The root cause of the current predicament that we find ourselves in is
often discussed and debated. The enclosure of the commons, the rise of cultures
of conquest and domination triggered by the climate change of the last ice age,
the debt based financial system, human DNA, the agricultural revolution and the
industrial revolution all vie for the number one position as the root cause of
humanities fall. I did read once, a long time ago, that the invention of the
clock was the point in history that marked the beginning of our true demise.
Regardless of the cause or causes, I have little doubt that "time
poverty" is the number one barrier preventing the vast majority of people
from fully waking up to the horrific reality that looms over our collective
future.
The ineluctable fact that every day the multifaceted crises that we face
worsen, convinces me that a completely new tack is required. Yes, social
justice and environmental sustainability are the pillars upon which change must
be built. However, the fragmented and competing groups, congregating around
these pillars, may claim victory in minor battles, but must concede that the
war is being lost. The divisions and disagreements over root causes, best
solutions, desired outcomes and even the necessity for change makes us all look
ignorant, disorganised and destined to inevitable extermination by the forces
of nature. Sadly, what is certain, is that, a global peoples' movement, marching
to a yet to be written new story, will not be even remotely possible whilst every
one of us professes with exasperation "sorry but I just don't have the
time".
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