We live in strange, dangerous and controversial times. Company downsizing, technological advancements, and an over-educated population - all, among other factors mind you, are contributing to today's under-employment/joblessness climate that has become the new norm across all generations.
While Canada has fared better in the tides of this great recession when compared to other countries, this continuum of long-term joblessness is creating what some economists are calling a "lost generation" if something isn't done. But can anything really be done? It's in a business' core interest to minimize as much expenses as it lawfully can, so who are we to demand more job creations on their part? Sure, we keep these companies at the status that they are by continuing to do business with them, but just like sheep, we'll keep doing so because a) they appear to be the only/best company in the marketplace for what they have to offer or b) we want to be able to afford the things we love no matter what the cost.
Costs. So much blood, sweat and tears - no to mention our most precious resource: time - go into the things we purchase. But why should they have to? If we look at the most basic things required for people to stay alive and well today, they are the least accessible if you don't have money. The Zeitgeist Movement, founded by the conscious eye of filmmaker Peter Joseph and supported by numerous chapters worldwide aim to address this issue by jump starting the conversation about doing something different. What we understand about ourselves, our planet, and our universe has vastly changed in the last 100 years, but strangely not how we govern ourselves. Okay, it has too... but not for the better: we have several new life-threatening "diseases" with no hope of funding, er... excuse me, finding a cure; poverty so severe that images we see on those daytime "sponsor a child" ads are probably the least gruesome; and a deep competitive nature that mirrors, at best, a psychopath.
On August 12, 2012, The Zeitgeist Movement's Toronto chapter held their media festival and global food drive. It brings together people for a common cause, and an opportunity to discuss these said issues. Sparking thought and conversation on how humanity is living up to its shared ideals, and where should we be going from here as humans being, regardless of race, creed, religion, country, socio-economics and any other category that we impose to limit ourselves from making this world a place where we all can live comfortably.
While it is unfortunate I missed the whole festival, I made it a point not to work that day and drop off a bag of canned goods to show my support.
Feel free to check out the TMZ's main webpage and the Toronto-chapter site if you are interested in getting involved and stay informed by joining any of their social-media groups.
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