We are a bizarre (quirky would be a kinder word) group of individuals, somehow generations ahead of the black-and-white era, yet leagues behind all hopes that science fiction writers had for us.
Technology invaded in the late 1950s, stock markets crashed, unemployment rates skyrocketed, housing grew pricier, education became unaffordable and the planet continues to die. Thankfully, denial is our favourite holiday destination and we’re good at ignoring elephants in the room. Not quite sure of where we fit in this rat race, we stumble about, occasionally coming across a piece of news that is worrisome. This will, at best, evoke a sigh, the heaviness of which depends on your time alive. For example, social media fires flared and died faster than the Amazon fires did.
Despite the luxury of information at our fingertips, some people make a conscious choice to ignore crises, because it seemingly doesn’t have a direct impact on them. The misinformed can be corrected but the intentionally uninformed choose to be so, posing a bigger problem. Some are of the opinion that it is better not to add to the chaos and hold their silence. However, I believe that through debate and discussion, people learn and grow.
We have a responsibility towards society and every voice counts. We can start small by reading news from different sources to hear both sides of a story, as news can be biased. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but it is only valuable when credibility is the foundation, so base your views on facts rather than sentiment.
Extend support to a cause that you strongly believe in because it adds purpose to life by speaking up for those unable to do so.
I cannot generalize this article because the younger generation is much more socially aware, resulting from early exposure to the internet. Tolerance and inclusivity are on the upward graph and we’re learning to accept others. There are several inspirations who have tried and succeeded in their own ways, to make this world a better place. In conclusion, humanity could really use a helping hand now more than ever.