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In a recent excellent article, George Monbiot , in response to the crisis that lies behind Brexit and Trump, concludes that, what we need is “a new story of what it is to be a human in the 21st century and to reclaim our humanity” (Our first step is to reclaim our humanity, The Guardian, 14 November 2016).
Whilst I agree fully with this most eloquent analysis on the destructive consequences of neoliberalism in general, I wish also to mention that, in order “to reclaim our humanity”, what we actually need is a revolution in our institutions of learning.
We must rise and truly reflect on these three pertinent questions that T. S. Eliot has asked us:
"Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?"
In order to solve the grave global problems we face – climate change, population growth, environmental degradation, extinction of species, war, acts of terrorism, inequality, intolerance, racism, refugees, xenophobia, building walls between nations and peoples, and the rest – we need governments to act appropriately.
But, given what’s on offer, governments are unlikely to be much more enlightened, or indeed, informed, than electorates. Hence we require the public to have a good understanding of what the problems are, and what the solutions may look like.
Black Friday, Brexit and Trumpian Values: Deadly forces taking over our world, controlling our minds
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Dark forces gathering momentum- Fight them before they become deadly tsunami
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In the year of Brexit and Trump, when "Post-truth" was named word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, life-enhancing values are becoming more significant than ever.
Black Friday and Thanksgiving!
“A deadly force is taking over our world. This is a monster that can do too much harm to be so commonly welcomed into our society, and it goes by the name “Materialism.” The scariest thing about materialism is that it is so easy to fall into, especially in this day and age. So you ask what is materialism? It is a fixation on and love for material objects over actual living things”…
“How Much Is Enough? What is money and wealth for? Why do we as individuals and societies go on wanting more? What is economic growth for? Can we/ should we carry on just growing, creating, producing, consuming,…,more and more, for ever more? Do we need to satisfy our needs or our wants? Should we be a “maximiser” or “satisfier” and choose the path of “enoughness”? Then, what is a good life? What are the main ingredients of a good, happy and peaceful life? Should we move away from Gross National Product (GDP) to Gross National Happiness? What are we here for?”-In Praise of Frugality: Materialism is a Killer
"Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude."-Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The best kind of giving is thanksgiving.”-Chesterton
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.”-Cicero
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Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party and ringmaster of the Brexit vote, appeared as a warm-up act at one of Mr Trump’s rallies. Photo: overpassesforamerica.com
First Brexit, then US President-elect Donald Trump: Now the political earthquake rattling the West threatens current political leaders and institutions in Europe and elsewhere
A nationalist backlash against mass immigration has been gaining momentum. Since 2008 populist politicians have also harnessed grassroots anger over the financial crisis, globalisation, austerity and elite leaders cushioned from hardship, whist banking in Panama!
Huge electoral tests are coming up for establishment politicians in the EU. Will Donald Trump's "Brexit plus" turn into a tsunami?
Brexiteers and Trump
Hand-in-Hand, Shoulder-to-Shoulder
Making Britain and the US Great Again!!
The Three Common Men! Photo: bing.com
Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson are already making Britain great once again and Donald Trump will make America great, once again, from January 2017!