We live in a world deluded by the belief that humans are an evolved species. Just scratch under the facade, as nature often does with us, and you will see our grand countries, great philosophies, and “evolved” ways crumble like a sand castle under a small wave.

We are but helpless little creatures. I don’t say this in spite or bitterness. I say it soberly. I say it out of respect for the greater forces of the world, such exploding galaxies, as colliding planets, and relatively minuscule floods that can wipe out half a country in a few hours.

Before you accuse the government of not taking care of its citizens when “acts of god” occur, remember that the government’s statements of solace are empty. The world economy and infrastructure is feeble at best, teetering on the brink of collapse by it’s own weight let alone immune from any gusts of wind from nature.

The debacle in New Orleans a three years or so ago was blamed on Bush and Co., and correctly so since they could have at least cared a little, but would it have been much better under smarter leadership?

I think we have gotten way ahead of ourselves. Our “great technological civilization” was built so incredibly fast and is built on very thin ice. And as any polar bear will tell you the ice is melting fast.

I watched a 20 story building go up in four months here in Brooklyn. It is made of match sticks pasted together with glue. Yet it conforms to all codes….

Here is what is happening in Bihar, India:

Tags: bihar india, building, government

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