When considering a concept, I like to reflect on the extremes or both ends of a continuum. I’ve previously written about looking back 200+ years to see the basics of life without the modern noise.
The other end of the continuum is the future. You could say to go a billion years into the future but it doesn’t feel relatable. Six centuries has a nice ring to it and I am sure it is sufficient for most concepts to get a full consideration.
Will the victims of today still be victims in 600 years? Will their offspring and lineage still be beating the same drum of oppression and historical misdeeds?
How many years of relatively exceptional comfort, affluence, societal support, systems, modern conveniences and neutral laws will be required before most or all people recognise that you get what you give?
Will the descendants of the people of today who claim life or society has singled them out and is holding them down, will they feel the same? Even after 12 generations?
What will it take for people to get over any family or historical, perceived or real slight/challenge/disaster and push forward with creating their own better life?
Complaining is easy. Taking hand outs is easy. They can also be understandable for short periods of time. But it should not be a lifestyle.
Put in some effort. Learn a new skill. Apply it. Make more money. Feel the pride of independence. Be the person whose grandchildren are proud of them. Do things that will make your lineage so glad you came before them.
If enough people stopped complaining and made a huge effort to change their own circumstances, there might not be any oppressed victims in 2623.
