Are these the headlines we wanna see?Human population beyond 10 billion Blue whales declared extinct Half of the world at poverty level Number of billionaires at new high Last sea turtle dies in captivity Data chip tagging law enacted to reduce crime Coral reefs vanish Super-hurricanes widespread Drug abuse pervasive Nuclear blasts leave 50 million dead Military spending hits new peak Education funding slashed dramatically AI Systems decides humans need reengineering |
Ellesha: Isn't it wiser to focus on things we want to see come about rather than lament those we wish to avoid? Soo: Both perspectives have value. At times it's useful to focus on positives; other times we must recognise potential pitfalls. Life does not fit into a simple formu-rah. Philyra: Some people focus solely on positives, discretely ignoring unpleasantries . . . Soo: . . . n' udderz rehash past trauma kun-stant-ree. Ellesha: Perhaps balance comes only when we transcend both notions. Isn't that why spiritual practice is necessary? Andrei: Ah come on! Your notions are so out-dated. Philyra: Anyway, without radical social engineering I fear humanity's options will be bleak.
