nice post I haven't read it all but will come back to post my thoughts on it! so far I don't think the world will end how most envision it will and if it did so what would that really be a bad thing? I think we all need to start anew and I wish we could live on a spiritual level much like the Buddhist monks teach. I wish that the western world implement those ideals not necessarily what they believe in, but just the value and everyday learning of the mental and spiritual aspects. Just like math and English are subjects that are thought I believe Tai chi and meditation and things like that should be part of the curriculum available to everybody at every school no matter what race or status. The poor and wealthy would both receive the same education and the children would be taught real young starting around pre-school age. Sesame street and abc's will be part of the learning schedule right on the same side with spirit:) ok I know I went off the subject a bit sorry LOL! but I'll be back to share more on what the topic is about.