Thanks Bronwyn. How does one motivate and educate a generally apathetic and passive populace, before it is too late? Most Australians remain unaware and deliberately misinformed about the nature of our political lives. We have a political system which is exposed and vulnerable to economic power (corporate and oligarchic), and to foreign interests. We have a media which serves the interests of status quo power. We have historic impunity for unethical, nepotistic, and criminal behaviour by political representatives. We live in indirect subservience to a tenuous global hegemony of neoliberalism and imperialism. We are hamstrung by structural racism. Sadly, it seems that the gap between reality and a curated identity is getting wider. But it is never too late, so thank you for your amazing efforts.
Thanks Graeme. The State of Australia 2025 has evidence that people are not as apathetic as we might think. Political participation is up. But, as you rightly note, all those other ghastly things you describe are on the up too. But with Trump I'm beginning to wonder if the more those bad things are on display, the more political participation will increase (hopefully the good type). Perhaps the corporates have made a mistake coming out from behind their puppet governments and media. Perhaps that will motivate more people to say no (eg., not buying Tesla cars). We shall see. Very best wishes, Bronwyn
Great that you see such positive opportunities available to help turn the tide. I'll spend some serious time reading through the S of A report. I'm in need of both seeing and understanding where effective actions can generate a multiplier effect.
Thanks Bronwyn. How does one motivate and educate a generally apathetic and passive populace, before it is too late? Most Australians remain unaware and deliberately misinformed about the nature of our political lives. We have a political system which is exposed and vulnerable to economic power (corporate and oligarchic), and to foreign interests. We have a media which serves the interests of status quo power. We have historic impunity for unethical, nepotistic, and criminal behaviour by political representatives. We live in indirect subservience to a tenuous global hegemony of neoliberalism and imperialism. We are hamstrung by structural racism. Sadly, it seems that the gap between reality and a curated identity is getting wider. But it is never too late, so thank you for your amazing efforts.
Thanks Graeme. The State of Australia 2025 has evidence that people are not as apathetic as we might think. Political participation is up. But, as you rightly note, all those other ghastly things you describe are on the up too. But with Trump I'm beginning to wonder if the more those bad things are on display, the more political participation will increase (hopefully the good type). Perhaps the corporates have made a mistake coming out from behind their puppet governments and media. Perhaps that will motivate more people to say no (eg., not buying Tesla cars). We shall see. Very best wishes, Bronwyn
Great that you see such positive opportunities available to help turn the tide. I'll spend some serious time reading through the S of A report. I'm in need of both seeing and understanding where effective actions can generate a multiplier effect.