| "Until the philosophy which holds one race superior to another is finally, permanently and utterly destroyed ... there will be war, me say war, rumors of war. War in the east, war up north, war down south, WAR, rumors of war..." *Based on the speech by His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Seleassi I (Kings of Kings, Tribe of Judah) before the League of Nations. **Adapted from the Soundtrack of Robert Nesta (Bob) Marley's song 'War' on Island Records -'Babylon by Bus' - 1978) |
of Peace, Love & Service to Others! |
(Director of Publications at the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization) has stated in his book on the history of globalization entitled "Bound Together". Chanda correctly identifies that what is different about the current phase and developing expressions of globalization is the consumerism of the middle class (mass society). However, what Chanda does not fully acknowledge in his book, or explores more deeply is to clearly identify the tragic consequences of a world based in corporatism, conspicuous consumption and the glorification of materialism and technology. Sadly, it is my own belief that the present push towards globalization, a 'new world order' as such, or a one world government, is leading humanity down a path of mindless slavery devoid of love, compassion and service to others. Thus, today in the face of, or the push towards a globalization rooted in corporatism, consumerism, materialism and technocratic glorification we must remind humanity of the need and responsibility to seek consciously peace, harmony, love and compassionate service to those who lack the ability to compete in such a globalized system. The Ikologiks Center for Global Studies seeks to bring students from around the world together in a "think tank" atmosphere to wrestle with some of these basic enigmatic questions. Furthermore, the I.C.G.S. has established the "Global Action Network" as a means to support the work of NGOs and civic groups around the globe in conducting their various projects, or filling their needs and ability to have some impact on the current corporatist models on globalization. The corporations are "actors" with no emotions, feelings or moral authority since they operate as if they are living entities, but lack the implicit compassion and moral authority that is the hallmark of humanity. We have a real responsibility as "global citizens" to face the unique challenges of the future head-on whether it is global warming, terrorism, poverty, racism, political oppression, economic exploitation with a passion equal to that of the corporations zeal for profits and meeting the "bottom line." To do less is to sacrifice what little remains of our independent authority to define reality beyond the hyped media messages and advertising or the sports and entertainment saturation that entrances the youth in mindless gaming activities and approaching life with only the goal of satisfying their insatiable sensory pleasure addictions. My friends, we truly can no longer "sit on the fence" and watch the world go by and the great changes amassing before us silently. We must move from "blogging" to transformation, we must move from protesting or demonstrating to creating concrete alternatives to the current models. This is one reason why the I.C.G.S. desperately is trying to maintain autonomy from the tentacles of corporatism that seek to control thought through the media, charitable foundations and granting institutions. This is why our NGO - Ikologiks Foundation does not solicit such corporate or foundation support. We clearly realize that the academic institutions, religious institutions of today have become mere prostitutes in their ravenous hunger for funding and grants to perpetuate only the things that maintain the status quo and never challenge the matrix of global governance being orchestrated under the auspices of the UN, nation states and their corporate sponors that are collectively held captive by the international banking system (World Bank, IMF). I urge those that canvass our website to become a "global partner" with us and join the growing number of students at the I.C.G.S. that seek higher education that is seeks "higher" transformational goals in the human being to become embodiments of LOVE, COMPASSION & SERVICE to others in the world.
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| YOUTH ORGANIZE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE NOW! The ICGS Urges Youth Visitors To Our Site To Read These well-written "ACTION" Guides Produced by "TakingItGlobal" www.takingitglobal.com Click on any of the folders to the right for FREE! PDF Download. |