Although The Venus Project advocates an evolution of thought/consciousness rather than revolution (as revolution is historically temporary), this article raises many good points. There is an inevitable crash coming as our current methods of decision making and resource rationing is unsustainable, however we can all make an effort to reduce how severe the side effects of the crash will be if we work towards educating the world of a viable alternative to the current systems. A resource based economy is the answer we’ve all been searching for.. (more information at thevenusproject) “However, as exciting as the evolution presently occurring is, after extensive research I am forced to confront the fact that I do not see how emerging solutions will reach a critical mass and create the needed change before the effects of inequality, poverty and the overall deterioration of society will lead to widespread chaos and violence. As much as I wish this wasn’t the case, as much as I want to just disengage from the status quo and focus on the implementation of local solutions, we cannot ignore the urgent need for significant systemic change on a mass scale now.” “From 2007 – 2013, overall wealth increased 26%, while the median household lost a shocking 43% of their wealth. If median wealth continues to decline at this rate, over 50% of US households will be bankrupt within the next decade. Mainstream propaganda has temporarily obscured the fact that we are sitting on a ticking economic time bomb. Statistical fraud by the government on poverty, cost of living and unemployment cannot cover up the fact that the overwhelming majority of the population is on a fast track to impoverishment.” “Will significant systemic change happen quick enough to prevent a much larger collapse? The ultimate point is that there is presently more than enough wealth and capabilities to solve societal problems. We can truly evolve society in unprecedented fashion. We live in the most wealthy and technologically advanced society in the history of civilization. In the US, we have$94.4 trillion in wealth. People should not have to struggle and be buried in debt to get basic necessities and live a healthy life.” alternet.org/economy/coming-revolution-evolutionary-leap-or-descent-chaos-and-violence?paging=off
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:27:37 +0000
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