Unfortunately the failings that are lacking systemically, are also lacking at an individual level too: people are not very self-aware, they do not value personal development and cultivation, they shun responsibility unless it provides direct reward, and accountability is practically taboo.
Is the individual failure a result of enculturated systemic indoctrination? Or is the systemic failure a direct result of humankind's inability to emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually keep up with it's own evolution?
But, systemic change is the result of decisive, directed individual change, which when scaffolding on the efforts—and effects—of fellow humans.
Zazen? This is a term I haven't heard before but gonna go look into it. Always looking for beliefs and systems across the world that understood the problem popping up throughout history. Always looking for tips and knowledge that can still help us out today. Thank you ❤️
This is a really sharp framing of the problem. The distinction between civilization drifting vs having direction is crucial because drift looks harmles until compound effects become irreversible. I've seen this play out in orgs where everyone assumes "someone else" is steering, but no one actually is. The framing of distraction as a control surface rather than a byproduct recontextualizes the entire attention economy debate.
Every word: Truth.
Unfortunately the failings that are lacking systemically, are also lacking at an individual level too: people are not very self-aware, they do not value personal development and cultivation, they shun responsibility unless it provides direct reward, and accountability is practically taboo.
Is the individual failure a result of enculturated systemic indoctrination? Or is the systemic failure a direct result of humankind's inability to emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually keep up with it's own evolution?
But, systemic change is the result of decisive, directed individual change, which when scaffolding on the efforts—and effects—of fellow humans.
We must alter the course. Now.
Individualism and believing in the "Individual" and "the self" is what caused this. Collectivism was always the biological default.
It's people who DECIDED they were an "individual and separate".
Stop using identity.
Stop the system.
But will they let go of their precious little ego and superiority? Eh. They are too sick with their main character syndrome to stop self destructing.
Good luck getting shitbags to stop believing in "the self".
Sure, that's what a lifetime of sitting zazen is designed to do. Very few will even try though.
When you suggest it to them, the response is always, "What's in it for me?" Illustrating your point perfectly.
Ta.
Zazen? This is a term I haven't heard before but gonna go look into it. Always looking for beliefs and systems across the world that understood the problem popping up throughout history. Always looking for tips and knowledge that can still help us out today. Thank you ❤️
This is a really sharp framing of the problem. The distinction between civilization drifting vs having direction is crucial because drift looks harmles until compound effects become irreversible. I've seen this play out in orgs where everyone assumes "someone else" is steering, but no one actually is. The framing of distraction as a control surface rather than a byproduct recontextualizes the entire attention economy debate.
Reminds me of Dr Jennifer Freyd’s important work in the area of institutional betrayal and institutional courage https://www.institutionalcourage.org/jennifer-freyd