When some long futuristic epoch comes to be and the next apex species forms on this planet...

[Newest Reality]

12. Yes, I agree.

Well, in the larger sense, it seems that we have factions of our societies that are making the major thrust of decisions and perhaps they are to be held accountable for their impulsive goals of power, riches and status? That makes us liable for our collective response of apathy or going along with their impetus, I guess.

In a way, left to our own devices, it could be that there is too much emphasis on changing things at an ever accelerating pace. I am by no means conservative, nor am I Luddite, so going backwards is not my point. What I mean is that we are so infatuated with "changing the world" that we might be losing sight of at least getting to a more balanced, homeostasis in place of the change for the sake of change alone.

Much of the marketing of progress, to me, hinges on "growth" which is fueled by contempt for stability or satisfaction and encourages the kind of "growth" that means more, newer, better, fads, etc., leaving gratitude and the value of basic comforts, longevity and sustainability out of the picture, largely for the sake of profit and to support the insatiable drives of those I mentioned above.