This phrase has often made headlines in these extraordinary times.
Viewing our planet and its occupants as one entity in the universe. Devoid of class and socio economic barriers, and without the lens of our otherwise jaded views on gun control, pro life or not, same sex or otherwise, cultural biases et al.
From the Dalai Lama to the otherwise rebellious folk; from milk lovers to the lactose intolerant; Republican to Democrat, we all realized that it is critical to view this as more than a passing issue.
A small organism of which we seem to know little has threatened the way of life. No not way of life. But LIFE.
It is crunch time. The species slowly but surely awoke. Outliers exist but largely we get it.
It has also put a sensitive and debate topic to the forefront of whether socialist or capitalist models work best in case of such an unprecedented event.
Time will tell. I have no idea. There are merits to each model and some Scandinavian countries are successful with a sort of hybrid approach.
Once this virus blows over the collective brains can put some time on focusing on what may soon be existential questions.
Meantime share what you can - ideas, food, money, love, water, hope.......except the germs.
Viewing our planet and its occupants as one entity in the universe. Devoid of class and socio economic barriers, and without the lens of our otherwise jaded views on gun control, pro life or not, same sex or otherwise, cultural biases et al.
From the Dalai Lama to the otherwise rebellious folk; from milk lovers to the lactose intolerant; Republican to Democrat, we all realized that it is critical to view this as more than a passing issue.
A small organism of which we seem to know little has threatened the way of life. No not way of life. But LIFE.
It is crunch time. The species slowly but surely awoke. Outliers exist but largely we get it.
It has also put a sensitive and debate topic to the forefront of whether socialist or capitalist models work best in case of such an unprecedented event.
Time will tell. I have no idea. There are merits to each model and some Scandinavian countries are successful with a sort of hybrid approach.
Once this virus blows over the collective brains can put some time on focusing on what may soon be existential questions.
Meantime share what you can - ideas, food, money, love, water, hope.......except the germs.
Germane views...hope is, the leftover population will think a bit.
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