If one believes things are okay the way they are going -I hate to insult another's intelligence, but..- I think you may be ignorant on the issues. This world could be an amazing place, or at least less doomed to constant warfare if only we found a way to make people care. Compassion and empathy will make people courageous. "Once we find courage", as I quote from the later mentioned article, "we find freedom."
Here is a wonderful (and very short) article on the situation today: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20071210_why_we_resist/
This was written by my closest friend's father. He has worked for the NY times, and has been a journalist in wars for many decades, he has written many great books that I firmly suggest to any heavy and analytical reader.
How do you think we can make people understand, become empathetic, become courageous, etc? What are the most effective means? If it means reforming media and/or our current lifestyles, so be it, just try to explain how that can be done.
Please read/skim the (SHORT) article before posting your thoughts.
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