On the Challenge of Effecting Change

Discontent.

Why discontent? Well, because we dream of a world that is safer and more worth living in than the one we have to navigate. We are not dreamers, and we are convinced that other people have similar dreams, who are also not dreamers, who are firmly grounded in practical life and also feel discontent. But nowadays, in our crisis-ridden world, there are no longer any easy solutions for shaping the world so that one can dedicate oneself to one's daily routine in a good mood in the morning, without one's actions being overshadowed by political and economic crisis.

Longing.

What does "longing" mean here? We long for a reorientation. This longing began to grow and intensify as research on the Danube civilization, the oldest advanced culture in Europe, provided increasing insights into the social networks of that time. On the blog forum of our website, you can find numerous texts about peaceful coexistence and balanced living conditions in harmony with nature.

The research findings are thought-provoking and call for reflection on a reorientation in our time. For example Archaeological finds regarding the development in Old Europe (in the Danube civilization, respectively) speak in favor of a period of some 2000 years when living conditions unfolded under the auspices of peaceful social relations. Reorientation cannot be about transposing historical conditions into modernity, but rather about drawing on experience to show how a high level of conflict avoidance and resolution can be achieved and maintained in a non-hierarchical social structure.

The burning question arises: Can we use the insights into the balanced living conditions of that time to secure humane and livable conditions for us today? Because our modern world, shaken by crises, is in danger of spiraling out of control. The wars, whose outcome is incalculable, have caused global unrest in the energy sector, and economic processes have long since become deglobalized. The cost of living is rising at an unprecedented, unpredictable pace. With all the pressures of daily life, it's no wonder that anxiety, depression, and pessimism are straining social interaction and a feeling of hopelessness is spreading.

Action.

Are there ways to channel the discontent we carry around so that the energy doesn't simply dissipate but can be put to good use? In other words, what can we do? We are certain that we are not the only ones experiencing this accumulated discontent. We were therefore looking for a channel to give voice to our discontent. Our aim is to provide food for thought, to discuss the challenge of how to mobilize our own responsibility for stabilizing the common good, and to plan possible steps for implementation.
For this new challenge of exploring an alternative societal model, the blog forum is being reorganized. In addition to Finnish and English, German will
now also be used.

If humane living conditions are considered a human right, then striving to achieve and stabilize such conditions is a human duty. Only by actively striving for well-being can one fulfill one's human duty.

Unfortunately, actively striving for humane living conditions is often misunderstood or deliberately distorted, and then characterized by selfishness, corruption, and the pursuit of power. Such patterns of behavior mean that efforts to secure the foundations of life are in danger of being futile. For humane living conditions, we need social cooperation, not confrontation.

In principle, it would be a normal reaction to stand up against crisis situations, to advocate for global peace and stable economic processes. But that is not the case; on the contrary. As if armed conflicts and global turmoil weren't enough to cause chaos and instability, the effects of another simmering conflict are becoming increasingly severe: natural disasters triggered by climate change. Humans are at least partly to blame in this area as well. The global situation is in danger of climate tipping and humanity facing extremes. Urgent action is also needed regarding climate change and nature conservation.

We are convinced that there are many responsible people who have the potential to dedicate themselves to crisis management. Each and every one of us has talents and skills that, if used responsibly, benefit the common good. For this, we need a guiding principle. Unfortunately, effective efforts are all too often directed in the wrong direction. Blindly frantic activism, extremism, and violent outbursts lead to a dead end and only add fuel to the fire, exacerbating the crisis situations.

There's still a lot to do. So let's tackle it together!

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