The world we have created
Read the saying by Albert Einstein. How do you understand its meaning?
Write 100-120 words of explanation.
You may also refer to what the other participants write and agree or disagree with their opinion.
You may score up to 15 points for your entry.
"The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking." Albert Einstein
Think on religious war and conflict;
Racial, cultural, socioeconomic bias;
Global climate change;
pollution of the air, water, and sea;
hate;
enough?
If we hadn't changed the world with our thinking, we'd still be living as our Cro-Magnon ancestors -- or maybe even before them.
The above can give you 100 words easily, but I wanted to add something that came to mind...a line from Robert Browning's Poem "Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister"
dealing with inward personal jealousy and hate:
<< Gr-r-r--there go, my heart’s abhorrence!
Water your damned flower-pots, do!
If hate killed men, Brother Lawrence,
God’s blood, would not mine kill you!<<
That is a perfect example of what Einstein was remarking about we need to change our thinking to change the way we see the world.
According to Albert Einstein, the world we live in is a direct result of our collective mindset and thoughts. In other words, the current state of our world, including its systems, structures, and problems, is a reflection of our beliefs, values, and actions. If we desire to bring about significant change in the world, we must first acknowledge that it is our own thinking that has created the present circumstances. To truly transform the world, we must examine and challenge our existing thoughts and beliefs, adopting new perspectives and ideas. This quote highlights the significant role of introspection and personal growth in addressing the challenges that humanity faces. By expanding our thinking, we have the potential to shape a better world for future generations.
Score: 14/15