An Opening for Change
by John L. Petersen
Americans are at an extraordinary point in history that cries out for
scenario thinking - trying to outline the alternative ways forward.
We now have every incentive to seriously think through all of the possible
outcomes of this defining event and reject those at lead toward a more
chaotic world. The way forward from here could be very painful... if
we allow it to happen. But there is now an opening for change, before
the system settles down again onto a new trajectory. Our responses will
have long term effects, whether good or bad, so if we don't begin to
understand, in deep, profound ways what is going on here, it is almost
certain that we will make serious mistakes. America can and must learn
from this extraordinary event. If we take advantage of the moment to
carefully consider the likely and possible long-term implications of
our reactions, we could make the best of a very bad affair. In a very
real way, nothing less than the future of humanity is at stake. The
choice is up to us.
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