wayneL
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Conversation here on ASF has got me thinking about our future on this planet.
I am unreservedly an optimist (even if unreservedly a pessimist economically).
So:
I'm optimistic that climate change will not be catastrophic, but I'm also optimistic that even if climate change prove to be native that we will be able to adapt.
I'm optimistic that even if a economic system collapses that we will replace it with something else.
I'm optimistic that even though we are so divided politically and philosophical, and even if punctuated by civil war that we will eventually come together.
I'm even optimistic that eventually we may be able to discuss our differences with respect; I'm even optimistic that the democratic process may eventually be respected, and that the relatively objective truth may prevail.
I trust that the majority people have the best of intentions, even if it may seem opposite to our own best intentions.
Moreover, I think that the reality of humanity is a process of compromise. None of us can have our cake and eat it too, not without the distinct possibility of revolt from the disenchanted.
The juxtaposition between individualism and collectivism might just be really important. Where that middle point is might be a mystery, where we can tolerate each other might be a shifting goal but at least we can try.
I am unreservedly an optimist (even if unreservedly a pessimist economically).
So:
I'm optimistic that climate change will not be catastrophic, but I'm also optimistic that even if climate change prove to be native that we will be able to adapt.
I'm optimistic that even if a economic system collapses that we will replace it with something else.
I'm optimistic that even though we are so divided politically and philosophical, and even if punctuated by civil war that we will eventually come together.
I'm even optimistic that eventually we may be able to discuss our differences with respect; I'm even optimistic that the democratic process may eventually be respected, and that the relatively objective truth may prevail.
I trust that the majority people have the best of intentions, even if it may seem opposite to our own best intentions.
Moreover, I think that the reality of humanity is a process of compromise. None of us can have our cake and eat it too, not without the distinct possibility of revolt from the disenchanted.
The juxtaposition between individualism and collectivism might just be really important. Where that middle point is might be a mystery, where we can tolerate each other might be a shifting goal but at least we can try.