Do or Delay: It’s time to ask the tough questions
The past couple of weeks have seen a significant increase in troubling news, both from a climate and nature perspective, and societally.
Watching the riots develop across the UK has been shocking and desperately sad.
As always, the question that dominates my mind, and perhaps yours, is why?
But we can't just stop at why. Why raises further questions.
If we want to play our part in addressing and adapting to the Wicked problems facing us we also have to ask: what if....and how might we?
These are questions posed my some of the world's greatest thinkers as they try to unlearn many of the lessons which have led us into this mess, and try and reimagine a much better future.
As the climate crisis intensifies, the words of UN Secretary-General António Guterres ring louder than ever: "Delay means death." Yet, many of us—perhaps even unknowingly—continue to operate under the illusion that business as usual is an option. Why do we delay when the stakes are so high?
In our latest blog, we explore this pressing issue, delving into the phenomenon of 'whataboutism'—a subtle but powerful force that keeps us from taking necessary action. It’s time to ask ourselves:
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Courage, compassion, and commitment are key. In a world facing a Metacrisis—a convergence of environmental, economic, and social challenges—these qualities are not just desirable; they are essential.
We invite you to read the full blog on our website and explore the insights of Daniel Schmachtenberger in his video "An Introduction to the Metacrisis." This video really resonated with me and helped me better understand why we are where we are, and how we can be more imaginative and courageous when it comes to shaping a better world for our children.
Additionally, the Discourses of Climate Delay study offers crucial perspectives on the arguments that perpetuate inaction.
Let’s challenge ourselves to unlearn the habits that have led to our current ecological and societal crises. Together, we can reimagine and build a better future.
It all starts with asking, "Why?"
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As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Best wishes, Donna
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3 个月For me the reason for delay appears to be this: "There’s an aspect of human nature that is simultaneously terrible and hopeful: most people side with the status quo, whatever it may be. A critical threshold is reached when a certain proportion of the population change their views. Other people sense that the wind has changed, and tack around to catch it. There are plenty of tipping points in recent history: the remarkably swift reduction in smoking; the rapid shift, in nations such as the UK and Ireland, away from homophobia; the #MeToo movement, which, in a matter of weeks, greatly reduced the social tolerance of sexual abuse and everyday sexism." Our job is to try and move the status quo so that everyone else tacks around to catch it. https://www.monbiot.com/2021/11/19/domino-theory/
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3 个月TY Donna Okell