The Two-Minute Philosopher #1: Humanity's Challenge

Comment by Jim on April 20, 2009 at 4:09pm

Great first question, Syd! The challenges that came to my mind were preserving the planet, wiping out poverty (including famine and disease), and ending all violence. I think ending violence as a way to solve differences would have to be the greatest one. The challenge is great not only because it is so difficult (to break the pattern that's been so pervasive throughout history), but also because it would be such a triumph if we found a way to forever avoid physical confrontation of any kind (from bullying to domestic abuse to riots to terrorism to all-out war). I know it would give me the greatest joy. Is it possible to fulfill this challenge? I doubt it, but we have to keep trying.

Comment by photo2010 on April 20, 2009 at 9:43pm

I don't know if I should answer this, because at present I am pretty much revulsed by the state of humanity and lack of caring on a personal level and on a global level. (there are glorious exceptions right here on the Ark, happy to say) I can say that if humanity is lacking within families and communities, we shouldn't expect it from our leaders.

Comment by Kat.Ballou on April 21, 2009 at 2:10am

my current challenge is recording a response that I won't second guess and delete.

Comment by BlancheNoE on April 23, 2009 at 11:16pm

I'm with you, Kat. I'm planning on doing this but I've either not had enough time to think about it, or I've been thinking about it too much. Syd, I hope you're collecting these clips. I would love to see them all back to back.

Comment by Smokescreen on April 25, 2009 at 12:22am

Humanity's greatest challenge...
That's easy,its just being humane.
SS

Comment by luvdabun on May 17, 2009 at 8:10am

kewl!! I dont gotta comment, reading them is the most fun.. Hi Syd.. Bun waves HI
bunnies rule

Comment by BlancheNoE on February 11, 2010 at 7:57am

Find more videos like this on BlancheNoE
Bonus Haiku:

The problem with wealth?
once you have acquired it,
you have to guard it

Comment by SydTheSkeptic on February 13, 2010 at 11:34am

Hey Blanchie!!

That was a great one! Hoarding. Indeed. A result of our survival-instinct, maybe...? Very interesting- thanks!!

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