21 July 2019
Recipes for Social Harmony
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To effectively begin addressing some of the cultural and economic changes that need to occur before we can make any real progress to a fairer and more equitable society, we need to understand what the drivers are and what the potential solutions are. Below are 2 Videos that give a detailed insight into the world around us.
THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.
The global economy is in crisis. The exponential exhaustion of natural resources, declining productivity, slow growth, rising unemployment, and steep inequality, forces us to rethink our economic models. Where do we go from here? In this feature-length documentary, social and economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin lays out a road map to usher in a new economic system.
If unions are to regain their relevance, they need to understand the changing nature of their potential membership.
They need to find a way to become relevant to the white collar skilled workforce. Find ways to embrace AI and other technologies that are likely to take jobs. Work with employers to ensure everybody wins. Find ways to work with Government to ensure all occupations including retired, school, unpaid work, under-employed, casual workers. This will mean working with all parties for the common good and coming up with new ideas that fit the way our society is moving without accepting the top-down greed currently driving the economy.