Why is it that with all the ‘good’ that is being done, all the charities, good deeds and philanthropy, the world is not becoming a better place? Yes, we have never had it so good on this planet before, with the least amount of warfare, best medical, most spread of resources, almost unlimited connectivity and far-reaching extensive education. Then why do we all view the world as going to shit? Some people say that the ‘rich’ are screwing it all, but that’s crap. Many of the rich are extremely well educated, and along with that adopt good values and are kind and considerate of their environment and social groups. They help out, share, and make efforts. The number of billionaires who pump tons of money into philanthropy is also significant, and generally, the average person is the world is a ‘good’ person. So where is the magic negative swing? Is it all the badly educated people? The poor people? The desperate? Is it the faceless corporations, or just plain bad government? Has the media got us programmed to embracing misery because it fascinates us more than success? And has anyone ever proved that marketing is positive in any form? How can it be that with so much opportunity and evolved consciousness, we aren’t all amazed at how well we are doing? Why the gloom? And why are all the successful Indian social projects full of smiling droves of children? Why aren’t we seeing that in the suburbs of Birmingham with mobs of kids planting trees and ploughing fields of nutritious vegetables?

Why are we so fucking negative? Why does it seem to be such an achievement to be happy and experience success? Why can’t the surprise happen when we fail, instead of succeed?