The contents of this has been in incubation for quite some time. It is not made at 7 am or even at 5 am. And I just want to jot down a random thought or two on the matter so that I can expound on them eventually or never at all.
Here goes:
There are those (mostly Marxists) who place our period in history as belonging to "late capitalism". They predict that the present world order, which is based on capitalism, is about to implode. See more of this in works such as Frederic Jameson's "Postmodernism: the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism"
When I witnessed what was beginning to happen in the US, particularly the start of the economic downturn early or middle of this year, I said to myself, "Hey, what they are saying seems to be coming to reality." Subsequent worldwide events seemed to reinforce their predictions. At the same time, however, I cannot think of a system that can replace the status quo.
Probably, there is a need to again modify societal setups, as had been done in the course of recent history, for example, by incorporating some socialist ideals, which turned out to be more humane, into total and outright capitalism, but an overhaul seems improbable. The History Channel, in fact, mentioned that capitalism, is an improvement, not an overturning of feudalism. At present, I cannot think of a country or society that is trying out, somehow experimenting, on something entirely new or different, at least one that we can pattern as to what is to be the next order of things.
When I witnessed what was beginning to happen in the US, particularly the start of the economic downturn early or middle of this year, I said to myself, "Hey, what they are saying seems to be coming to reality." Subsequent worldwide events seemed to reinforce their predictions. At the same time, however, I cannot think of a system that can replace the status quo.
Probably, there is a need to again modify societal setups, as had been done in the course of recent history, for example, by incorporating some socialist ideals, which turned out to be more humane, into total and outright capitalism, but an overhaul seems improbable. The History Channel, in fact, mentioned that capitalism, is an improvement, not an overturning of feudalism. At present, I cannot think of a country or society that is trying out, somehow experimenting, on something entirely new or different, at least one that we can pattern as to what is to be the next order of things.
The old kind of communism, as interpreted and implemented in several countries, is not the answer. It is a system, as had been proven in those countries, that is far less accomodating and adaptable, and thus more destructive than capitalism.
Or maybe, what we can do is something of a touch and go which at certain times in history has helped mankind a lot.
Or maybe, what we can do is something of a touch and go which at certain times in history has helped mankind a lot.
What is in store for us this coming New Year? Maybe, and I pray for this, our lot, while still within the status quo will improve but we cannot be certain. As a matter of fact, noone can be certain of anything, even feng shui experts that proliferate during this time of the year on tv, and so I recommend to myself that Filipino saying:
kung maikli ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot
or better
kahit mahaba ang kumot, lagi tayong mamaluktot.
Mabuhay ang mga Ilokano!
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