Post 3: Healthy or Unhealthy?
I am referring to the health of the systems (both man-made and natural) that are integral to the bigger bubble.
Like our bodies, are systems, that have blood being pumped round the body, keeping us healthy all round. There needs to be certain "resources" flowing around the big bubble. Food, water, energy are the obvious natural ones.
Trade / Manufacturing / Farming in any form, are the man-made continuous processes that move these resources round the bubble.
There are sometimes blockages, excess, shortages, broken/corrupted structures, within the different systems. Due to disasters, natural or man-made, ones.There is only so much we can control, as humans. Appreciating the positive aspects, of the big bubble, and mitigating for the rest, with balance, is a good approach.
How do we mitigate for unhealthy systems, on a global scale?
Why is this so important?
When there are systems that have issues, there must be controls in place, that could be activated at a moment's notice.
No country, was prepared for a pandemic, like COVID.
COVID occurred naturally, but the impact was exponentially increased, because the control mechanisms were not enabled or activated effectively.
The controls are still not being managed effectively. It is costing lives every day. This ineffective management of controls, is the same for the economy, free movement, supply of food and other resources. The natural systems, ones we have little control over, however climate change (post 4) is one we are able to mitigate, to some extent.
What needs to be done urgently?
Generic pandemic protocol / natural disasters / protocol should be revised, with adequate dynamic, control measures and tolerances, could be embedded into law.
A deep-dive into at all the man-made systems, that cross national borders, could be made, including transport & digital.
Ensure the supply chains Essential supplies, groceries, medications, communications networks are resilient as possible, so they keep flowing.
Manage the "blockages", the "excesses" and the "short falls" , "corruption", where possible, and mitigate for the natural disasters.There is a great urgency for a diverse leadership, in this healing process to enable a global recovery. Will a v-shaped recovery take place?
What needs to be done in longer term?
A V-shaped recovery, from COVID, may not be the best outcome for the bigger bubble.
A U-shaped recovery, with time taken to restore balance, and measures to provide healthier, well-managed systems, may have a better long term outcome.
Debt and disease highlighting the international architectural systems are flawed.
Instead of focusing on unsustainable growth ideals, perhaps focusing on what does a balanced market/economy look like would be helpful. Still incentives, still profits, only in harmony.
There will be conflicts of interest, regards resources, shortages and excesses, and that is what the leadership team has to play their part, in restoring balance of the systems in the bigger bubble.
To ensure the systems, are dynamic enough to be suitable for evolving practices, products and businesses, policy makers must address the opportunities and challenges with each system.
How do we do this? Policy makers need to devise schemes that allow this to happen. Policies to ensure that Essential supplies' trading models, allow for profits as well as measures of equality will help reduce the likelihood of global conflicts.
If there is investment in domestic infrastructure, and increased equality, perhaps via more Citizens assemblies, as well as political leaders, it is possible to encourage the cooperation that is badly needed to meet these global challenges.
3 Take-aways: What can I do to help, in my bubble?
- Look at the systems within your own bubble. How healthy are they? Are the resources "flowing" healthily? Where are the excesses, shortfalls, blockages, corrupt/broken structures? Health? Supplies? Finances? Treat those systems, with appropriate measures, utilities costing too much? Change the supplier. Are there any unhealthy/broken/corrupted structures, for example a petrol car instead of an electric one? A good indicator of healthy systems in your bubble, is how many "emergency issues" you have? The fewer emergency issues, the healthier your systems. How often does something break in your bubble?
- Specifically due to COVID, but also generally, apply hygiene zones to your home. As people arrive, is there a zone where they can apply hand gel, and remove their shoes, as they enter the main areas?There is a whole raft of other advice on hygiene in the home, as a result of COVID. Balance practicality with safety.
- Look at your suppliers/dependents. Supermarkets, markets, pharmacies, small businesses, how would you manage if one of them wasn't there?Try to imagine where the excesses / short falls would happen, and plan for that eventuality within your bubble. I am not saying stock up, I am saying review your suppliers, where possible, and plan for disruption of the essentials. Conversely who depends on you? Are there steps you can take to ensure they aren't disrupted by a hiccup in your systems? Finally, taking time to be grateful for your bubble, and ensuring the systems are healthy, has great benefits for all our bubbles' health, as we value them and care more for them.
Healthy or Unhealthy systems?
A big bounce-back, or A big bounce-forward?
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