Tuesday, July 19, 2005

People and Society

We are responsible for creating our own society.

Anthropologists have studied so many different cultures and societies. We have seen a wide variety of ethical beliefs, values and norms.

Which values are universal? Honesty? Compassion? Which values, norms and practices vary from culture to culture?

At this point in history when all the cultures meet, when information moves at the speed of light we are in a position to find what is best for all of us. Let us gather the opinion of all the people on the issues that concern us the most.

Why do we vote for people? Why not for issues, norms and laws?

Why are we afraid to talk about values, ethics and norms? Are we growing into an unethical society?

It is we who can find the best ways to adapt and live in harmony as a global society.