Engaging in a debate about the politics of society is a challenging one which divides opinion greatly, but something that really interests me. I've found my journey into this world has being very progressive over the years spanning the 'conspiracy 9/11 truth' age, to the 'Anti Capitalist' age, through to the 'lets do something productive' about this age. Generally speaking though my opinion towards society is still as if not more critical than it ever has been. A number of people I speak to ask me why I immerse myself so much into looking for answers to big questions, and righting wrongs when I only have one life to live. "Why spend your precious time critiquing everything when you could be enjoying yourself?" they ask. I understand what they are saying, to an extent, for critical analysis isn't without it's draw backs, however for the most part I find social examination enjoyable, engaging and life affirming. It gives me a reason and purpose to existence. For thousands of years key well known people have spoken out about their disillusionment about society and culture and dedicate their lives to the dissection of it's purpose. As far back as the great Philosophers such as Plato, through to more contemporaries like Martin Luther King Jr. Another interesting guy I came across a few years ago whilst surrounded in a haze of smoke is Terrence McKenna who once claimed that "Culture is not your friend" Terrence believes in a quick nutshell that the construct of our culture from the top down isn't designed in a way that serves our true needs, and is tailored to the needs of the establishment. His video below is a snap shot into his thoughts. He was a great man that sadly passed away in 2000, but also a man that middle class political dinosaurs will probably condemn to the hippie trash pile. Mainstream modern day culture doesn't have room for free radical thinkers unfortunately, however Permaculture in some way is prolonging legacies like Terrence's and incorporating values like Earth Care, People Care and Fair share which men like Terrence would be proud of, and something that I am also proud to be associated with.
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