Hmmm... while I'm on the same path as you (making the world a better place, encouraging better behavior), I see the world very differently. Things today are far better than any time in the past in many respects... polarization, crime, general behavior. The over-reaction to negative news seems to be the real problem. If Bob Dylan was around today, I think he'd agree that times HAVE changed. And yes, they are still a-changin'! It's a life-long commitment to be a part of this process - but I think it's important to acknowledge how far we have come, and how much we have accomplished together. Back in the 60s many thought nuclear war or famine would spell the end of humanity within 10 years, that democracy was coming to an end with Nixon... It wasn't long ago that bombs were dropped from private planes into black neighborhoods - take that as context for mass shootings (which still account for <1/100th of a percent of the deaths in America). There's a reason that we have perpetually felt, throughout time, that everything is coming to an end... it's because we get all riled up over injustices today without seeing the context of generations of change. Anyway, don't want to offend anyone, but I wonder if anyone else sees things this way. I love this world, this life, and this opportunity to be a part of massive change. Super appreciative of everyone who's plugging into causes and making a difference in their local areas. Thanks for spreading the ethos of prosocial behavior!
Jason, thank you for your comments. We have a common goal and we are in this together! Francisco.
Hmmm... while I'm on the same path as you (making the world a better place, encouraging better behavior), I see the world very differently. Things today are far better than any time in the past in many respects... polarization, crime, general behavior. The over-reaction to negative news seems to be the real problem. If Bob Dylan was around today, I think he'd agree that times HAVE changed. And yes, they are still a-changin'! It's a life-long commitment to be a part of this process - but I think it's important to acknowledge how far we have come, and how much we have accomplished together. Back in the 60s many thought nuclear war or famine would spell the end of humanity within 10 years, that democracy was coming to an end with Nixon... It wasn't long ago that bombs were dropped from private planes into black neighborhoods - take that as context for mass shootings (which still account for <1/100th of a percent of the deaths in America). There's a reason that we have perpetually felt, throughout time, that everything is coming to an end... it's because we get all riled up over injustices today without seeing the context of generations of change. Anyway, don't want to offend anyone, but I wonder if anyone else sees things this way. I love this world, this life, and this opportunity to be a part of massive change. Super appreciative of everyone who's plugging into causes and making a difference in their local areas. Thanks for spreading the ethos of prosocial behavior!