First post so go easy …
Have you ever considered the concept of ‘civilisation’ and it’s true impact on the vast majority of the population.
Prior to civilisation we lived as semi-nomadic hunter / gatherer tribes, close knit communities that worked together to ensure that the needs of all were met. Now, we live in civilised society, the pinnacle of the human race, but the social structure has collapsed. It is everyone for themselves, the strong prey on the weak, and the community that existed has been destroyed.
Ok, we used to lived in rudimentary huts and caves but, by virtue of an honest days work, we were able to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing and warmth to survive. Sure there were times of famine, starvation and death but there were also times of plenty, joy and feasting.
Now, despite providing honest labour, many are stuck in a life of famine, inadequate shelter and lack of warmth. Others are allowed endless feasting and luxuries of which we can only dream, paid for by virtue of others suffering.
We have truely fallen.
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