Humanity

Many a time the I have been absorbed in my own world pondering the vast mysteries of the globe and how to make it a better place. Lately I find myself doing it more and more for I think many people ignore the dire straits of the planet in favour of more optomistic pictures. But by ignoring these problems what kind of legacy are we leaving? I can't say it is a good one.

When I was young I remember being taught that it was up to my generation to fix the problems that were created by our parents. Yet when I look around now I see many possible ways to solve problems but at least double or more new problems we as humans are creating. Most of these can be resolved easily too but they aren't and I ask myself why they aren't.

Obviously some problems are easier to solve then others and most of the big ones will take time to fix but isn't this all the more reason to start changing the world now? Regardless, after every instance of pondering I always end up feeling inadequately equipped to fix the problem. I am neither rich nor famous enough to command influence nor do I have a great amount of time with the rat race of a world we live in. Either work or school make it extremely difficult to have time to even plan small things much less follow through on them. Moreover, while I know every little bit helps I can't help but thinking we as a species need a far bigger change or we are done for.

While I still haven't seen the movie 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' I know the basic premise is that an alien, played by Keanu Reeves, comes to earth to pass judgement on whether our species is worthy of living. If you were to ask yourself that question would you give us a good verdict? I don't know if I would. So I put the question to you, what can we do? How can we make a big change and, furthermore, a lasting change that will benefit the human race for generations to come? Is it even possible or are we inevitably done for?

-Nathan-

The trailer for 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'