ECONOM ICS
D emocr acy: A C ivil
responsibility By Yaron Hubin
Whether we allow ourselves to learn from history or not, there is no denying that there are patterns worth observing. Since our humble beginnings to our smug present, sapiens have propelled from our natural spot at the middle to the top of the food chain. It’s important to note that we appreciated our place in history as part of a complex system in which we had to survive. From the very start, our successes were tied to a sense of clear accountability. The resources were there but standing between them was our desire and ability to survive using the natural skill sets to adapt, fight and communicate. As time and circumstances developed, raw, natural and unforgiving levels of accountability watered down more and more as the complexity of society, economics and governance started dictating the new changing modus operandis around the world. Some conditions for mankind grew harder, and others ‘easier’ but our access to these resources that ultimately gave sapiens a fighting chance grew harder to attain in their entirety. Ergo, so did our relationship with nature, fellow man and accountability. Today, that lack of accountability is polluting democracy as we find ourselves at a point in which too much information is forcing people to focus on sound bites instead of inspiring discussions. There are some that champion the cause of mobilization, quality information and inspiring entrepreneurship but factors make it difficult to sustain. It requires mass mobilization, confidence and stamina to execute. The dominance of mind
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