But this still won't wake up most Americans regarding the reality of our existence. This is our insanity. Believing a delusional concept like Independence can protect our freedom and security.
Every technology can be weaponized. When the mind overrides our human spirit we can weaponize almost anything. And with AI the weaponization things will accelerate. Few people consider the reality that there are two types of weapons.
1. Conventional kinetic weapons that are used up when used, and need to be replaced.
2. Replicable non-kinetic weapons that can multiply when they are used. At no cost or further effort. And if cleverly created, leave no return address. Biological and cyber weapons fit this asymmetrical means of mass murder. This makes deterrence nearly impossible. And AI makes this unique weapon system infinitely easer, faster, and cheaper as time goes on.
Buckle up buttercup. Hard times are coming. Perhaps some day after the a major die off and human infrastructure destruction - humankind will learn to manage our mind's outdated concepts like nationalism, religious differences, and unregulated capitalism - and accept that fact that we are one race. The human race. A global family will all the same vulnerabilities, and need to worships the Golden Rule while defending nature's systems that sustain all life.
All technologies are neutral. We can use them for good or harm, depending on what our hearts and minds has settled on. That will only come from the sanity of humanity. And it needs to happen soon.
If you are committed to doing something in your own community to address this insanity, Rotary International offers non-Rotarians an easy way to be involved. Rotary Action Groups or RAGs -26 if them - are open to non-Rotarians at no cost. Recently its Rotary Action Group for Mental Health Initiatives began a joint operation with its Rotary Action Group for Peace. These two RAGs recognize that Peace begins in the mind. And recognizes that certain concepts that used to bond humans in tribes (religion, politics, economics) are now the root cause of endless conflicts. Specifically, identity concepts that have nothing to do with our body's DNA - or our human spirit of coordination, cooperation, and compassion. And now, with the evolution of weaponry combined with our mind's resistance to recognize humankind's urgent need for change (of context) has never been more important. The context being -we are one race. And uniting to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may be our species last chance of avoiding the accelerating endless global chaos that we are now witnessing - and too many people experiencing.
Rotary International’s primary goal annually is Polio Eradication. But it also has Rotary Action Groups (RAGs). These specialized, member-led community groups are advancing services worldwide. When a Rotary Club (or District) has a member in one, special events can be created (and sometimes funded) to involve a local community. RAGs are intentionally open to non-Rotarians at not cost. This intends to enlarge global networks of expertise. This openness is what helps make RAGs so powerful in providing global expertise and partnerships to any local community - to advance dedicated 'service above self' projects.
RAG 'Categories/examples include:
DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
MENTAL HEALTH related:
1. Mental health initiatives (Without mental health there is no health or peace)
2. Health education and wellness
3. Basic education and literacy.
4. Girls empowerment
5. Family health and AIDS prevention
6. Addiction prevention
7. Alzheimer's and dementia
HEALTH:
1. Water, sanitation, and hygiene: (prevents ~50% of global infectious diseases)
2. Reproductive, maternal, and child health (Reducing IMR key to stability)
3. Menstrual health and hygiene
4. Blindness prevention
5. Blood and organ donation
6. Clubfoot treatment
7. Diabetes awareness
8. Hearing
9. Hepatitis eradication
10. Multiple sclerosis awareness
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
1. Endangered species protection (new drug discoveries or detection of zoonotic disease)
2. Environmental sustainability (Vital for human health)
3. Food plant solutions (Healthy soil & food vital for health)
ECONOMIC NEEDS: Meeting community basic needs.
1. Community economic development
EMERGENCY-related RAGs: Priority of keeping people healthy!
1. Disaster assistance
PEACE & HUMAN RIGHTS:
1. Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention (RAGFP)
2. Refugees, Forced Displacement, and Migration
3. Slavery Prevention / Child Slavery Prevention
I have recently committed to starting a District 7620 (about 60 clubs in the DC/MD area) to forward this collaboration between Mental Health experts and Peace activists focused on community, national, and global peace efforts. Please contact me for more information or involvement. chuck@igc.org
What will you say to someone in the future when they asked you what you did to make a difference?
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