* * * * * The Purpose of the Human Race. Civilization is coming of age. After a long childhood and a hundred years of rapid adolescent growth, human kind is at the threshold of maturity. In some cultures young people mark their entry to adult life by venturing into the world without the material trappings of society. Alone, they seek a vision; an inspiration about what their role is to be now that they are no longer children. This coming year, if we experience real or imagined discomforts around Y2K, let them help us distinguish between our selves and our tools. Whether or not our technical support systems fail, the Millennium is an opportunity to look into the future and reflect on being human. If ever adolescents are ready to assume responsibility for their actions, the time has come for civilization to do the same. What is the purpose of the Human Race? - Is it to perpetually expand economic activity? Or - Should we settle in for a long stay amidst the other forms of life on Earth? See "Question of Direction" at: http://www.cyberus.ca/choose.sustain * * * * * "The goals we pursue are the seeds from which our future grows." If you'd like to see a review of public goals, please pass this on.
