we evolved within community, the spirit that arises naturally amongst relatively small groups of people who live and work with and for one another and as equals, and with the land as commonwealth. That spirit was lost when ruling elites took control of societies and organized “the people” to work for them. Moved then out of villages where they could cooperatively take care of themselves, into cities where they became extremely dependent on governments and corporations. We can regain community when we are ready to accept one another as equals and learn to live and work with and for one another-- when we are ready to organize ourselves for our ends rather than to allow more dominant forces to organize us for theirs.
in the time remaining, to help us understand how the man-made system of capitalism will lead to the extinction of our human species, and so many others.
Monday, March 1, 2010
The importance of envisioning “community” (part 3)
by Gary Clausheide from Energy Bulletin. For 99% plus of human history...