"We either master cooperation or we self-terminate."

— Daniel Schmachtenberger

Einstein famously stated, "We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them."  Our technological, political, economic, and educational structures have provided us with many benefits, but they have limitations that have become increasingly problematic. Unfortunately, these institutions seemingly can't fix themselves. Having more institutional spokespeople debating approved talking points will not bring us past the gridlock. Sure, there are anti-establishment forces advocating for change, and their contributions are vital for drawing attention to important issues. But sometimes, the anti-establishment also gets caught up in the institutional money game. 

On the right: Make enough money to buy the politicians.  

On the left: Protest, blame, then "Put the money here." 

The substack linked below is dedicated to promoting thinkers who are willing to break ranks, reach across the aisles, and discuss how to increasingly shift toward mutually acceptable solutions. They aren't idealizing the situation or oversimplifying. It's a vulnerable and daring move for some whose colleagues prefer the easy path of kicking the can down the road. Our win-lose political structure has become unworkable. It's time to create systems that can work for everyone. We need clear communication and to negotiate boundaries. We need evolution of our culture, not a burn-it-all-down revolution.

The following quote is from an Amish farmer whose successful consultancy work and recommendations in regenerative low-input agriculture were previously found at JohnKemp.com.

There is so much potential, so much opportunity in agriculture right now and for the world. I think all of us are here on this earth for a reason, for a purpose. And the greater the calamities appear to be, the greater is the opportunity, and we are here for such a time as this. No one else is going to solve these problems for us. We need to solve them ourselves. And collectively as a human race we collectively already have the knowledge. We have the know how. We have the wisdom. We know what needs to be done. We just need to find the collective will and the alliance to actually do it. And we can. (56:50)

This is for the parts of the anti-establishment that are looking for the truth, more than looking to win or to smash things. We care about economic sustainability, and we see the fragility and unfairness of our current global economy. There are thinkers on the populist right and left who provide some common ground, which may enable us to find ways to join to advocate for policies (or find workarounds) to help us get thru an apparently looming economic downturn or collapse.

• farmers in peril

• people who want a simple life

• description of the U.S. political compass (locating the anti-establishment)