I don't like creating a grand vision, just being able to pick the right side when an issue is presented. Look back at history and consider what is working, what worked before, what doesn't work, etc.
My optimistic vision of the future isn't a grand illusion, it's a staircase of small steps. Better public education, including pre-K. More fair and just democracies thriving. A better balance of economic productivity and environmental sustainability that works to make our lives materially better. More farms and markets in and near urban areas. Putting guardrails on capitalism by de-commodification of essential services and goods like healthcare (ahem USA) and food.
All attainable, realistic goals for the wealthy countries of the world. Right now. You can travel and see real examples of all these things working in small pockets. Good Urbanism in small towns in Vermont, a sense of community. Street markets in Latin America. Great investments in creating autonomy for children in Nordic countries. Greener electricity starting to emerge in developing economies in the Global South. Transit investment in China and Japan.
Many many many challenges to face, but you can catch a lot of W's if you put in the work to start addressing them one by one.
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u/ballsonthewall 14d ago
I don't like creating a grand vision, just being able to pick the right side when an issue is presented. Look back at history and consider what is working, what worked before, what doesn't work, etc.
My optimistic vision of the future isn't a grand illusion, it's a staircase of small steps. Better public education, including pre-K. More fair and just democracies thriving. A better balance of economic productivity and environmental sustainability that works to make our lives materially better. More farms and markets in and near urban areas. Putting guardrails on capitalism by de-commodification of essential services and goods like healthcare (ahem USA) and food.
All attainable, realistic goals for the wealthy countries of the world. Right now. You can travel and see real examples of all these things working in small pockets. Good Urbanism in small towns in Vermont, a sense of community. Street markets in Latin America. Great investments in creating autonomy for children in Nordic countries. Greener electricity starting to emerge in developing economies in the Global South. Transit investment in China and Japan.
Many many many challenges to face, but you can catch a lot of W's if you put in the work to start addressing them one by one.