Why it is important to analyze before critic

In this multifaceted and diverse world of ours, there are usually many ways of looking at any issue we are facing in our daily life. In some cases the issues may be too local to be complex enough to draw ones attention. More often than not, the issues are not as easy as adding one to one to get two. Issues involving the destiny of a significantly large area or population can be a daunting task to decipher, because as large as the size is, the complex nature of the situation compels one to look at the big picture in order to come to conclusions that demand oversight.

There are so many issues we need to resolve to improve the conditions of life in general. Global issues are actually the compilation of the local or regional realities that need equally important attention. Be it the climatic, poverty, leadership, or systemic issues, one has to approach them locally as well as globally to tackle them. All of them lead to political tensions if not dealt with appropriately by the concerned. That is the reason why everywhere we go we find those who lead and those who have to watch the appropriateness of the leaders.

As one goes to different places, one can easily observe the striking differences be it in  culture, literacy, scientific progress, landscape, natural resources, etc. But all of those differences are the constituents of the beauty of this world by making it ever diverse. Our planet is one, and can only be seen by a stranger (alien) as one. So, however diverse we are, the global outlook unites us whether we like it or not.

All those diversities mentioned above persuade us not to look at things at a face value. Things are deeper than some of us like to make them look. Those of us who like to simplify things and give a simpler answer, or pose simple questions to an otherwise complex situation, not only display ignorance, but also lack responsibility. As such, comments or critics that lack deep analysis about major issues that beg for answer always lead the observe to ask: Would they be capable enough to accomplish a better job if given chance, or are they just playing a destructive role because they may think they may not be affected by whatever consequence follows their immaturity. Or may be they are worried the analytic approach to mutual problems may either benefit their opponent or classify them as a proponent.

Does Ukraine ring the bell?

Editor's note: The article is my opinion. I wrote it around the time when the Ukrainian crisis began.

It is not my intention to stir the already troubled waters in select areas of the world, but things that unfold as time unveils itself not only draw my attention to ask what is to be expected in the near or long term in our planet that is filled with turmoil, but what to expect tomorrow.

The trending developments are extremely troubling to the extent that even the wisest and most foresighted individuals may have a hard time grasping the role the future plays on its own leaving every one else powerless to foresee the outcome.

The reason for my concern is not based on unfounded and or misguided assumptions about the welfare of our world. It is the result of being stricken not only once, twice or three times, but more often than not, by surprises that show the down grading of  the human spirit, and in some instances, cruelty of disproportionate dimensions.

Examples can be numerous. Every day we hear horror stories be it the cause of natural disaster, individuals taking the law in their hands, wars of no nonsense that turned to killing sprees by those who submit to shortfalls of anger management, and so on.

As big as this world of ours is, it is imperative to expect its intricacies can, as a result, grow exponentially. There is a tendency for the regional entities that encompass groups of countries that otherwise should have common strategies and interests for mutual development may well be the stooges of bigger influences that can instigate bigger frictions among powers whose grips on their life stream interests cannot be loosened without devastating consequences.

These are the main reasons why the world body has to create an effective system of a world government that lays ways to tackle emerging problems, some of which can get out of control, specially when least expected. If there is no predefined method of prevention against such misfortune, the only way out is getting the answer the days or years after a fierce war among the powers of interest. Historically, the two world wars so far had been the result of seeking the answer to resolve the undefined state the world once was. If this kind of price has to be paid to resolve complex world problems as a natural rule that can't be avoided, then there is nothing that can stop another one from coming, hopefully, after which a very important scientific theory may be in the coming.

Global Warning?

The 21st century leading agenda should be dealing with the potential threat from visibly developing climate change.It could easily be categorized as the impending major warning for the humanity and all living things around the world. The controversial side of this issue is echoed by those who like to assume this threat as a simple environmental climatic cycle with a historic record of its own. This simply means the climatic instability in the history of our planet may have destroyed civilizations; it may have killed irreplaceable human, animal and plant species but we shouldn't worry about it at all. Well, I have a good idea for this reckless belief. Let's for a moment assume that global warming is not a man made problem. Then let's chose not to care about the so called cyclic climatic phenomenon just because it wasn't created by humans. Is it not still something to think about in terms of preparing for the natural cycle as the damage caused by it is similar if not the same as that of global warming created by too much industrial and auto carbon emissions into the atmosphere? One way to prepare for either of these devastating causes is improving energy consumption by tapping into the natural alternative energy resources. It is a win win situation if solar, wind and other energy sources are introduced to users however long its full implementation takes. The reason behind it is improving human's fight for survival as a tool to protect it from disasters of all dimensions. So, carbon emission or not; climatic patterns or not; Arctic Iceberg melting or not; sea level rising or not, going green with watchful eyes for new environmental warnings is the way to go.

The other wall

Just about the same time the Berlin wall was torn down, many new walls were created making the over-all global picture less proud to celebrate. It was the fall of the then super power, the Soviet Union whose staggering communist foundation stumbled without little or no preparation for the sudden change. There goes the ever increasing list of the not-so happy allies looking for new directions to follow. Some made their way to a more sustainable system of government by creating adoptive mechanisms to cope with the new world order. Many other countries though, found themselves facing a more challenging giant made over night from pre-existing little internal problems that were considered manageable at first sight. After the end of the cold war, the little internal problems got more than what they bargained for. It has become the major factor for the separation of the otherwise fairly well intentioned regional integrations whose fate was regrettably self destructive.

The seemingly positive turn of events that characterized the opening up of a new era where countries that were under the self made prison of the Soviet communist ideology, known as the Iron Curtain, happened to be the beginning of a long journey whose final destination has been ambiguous for quite a while. The last twenty years have been preoccupied with a show of muscle to those who wanted to test the existence of super powers as we knew them. It has been a hell of new developments from corners that were least expected. The end of the cold war had to fill the vacuum that the Soviet communist power house had left behind. It is not yet replaced but while the emergence of regional and ethnic conflicts has been playing the major role, the expansion of religious fundamentalism is pulling the current civilization back to the 16th century. It is like reminding us that the history we passed centuries ago may need a thorough revision to get the future prospect of the impending civilization straight. It is becoming ever evident many of us will not be ready for this increasingly strange looking world of ours.

What needs to be done? This is a question that has never been as hard to answer as it ever had been in the past. Why the rest of the world is in turmoil and under unwarranted separations is being related to the demise of the Soviet Union which was one of the pillars of world super power supports that was keeping the balance of world stability. The cold war had to be resolved by a winner, but the long awaited outcome came at the expense of the smaller countries scrambling in search of their belonging. It is not yet clear if we are finally approaching a settling planet of ours. Until then, the dilemma about where we are directed is a question that poses itself every day.

I like him/her

Have you come across at a job fair or at a work place phrases like "I like him", "I like her" flying by your ears? Well, one may not pay attention to such common conversations but do you know that it can be a major decision making gesture, specially if those the phrases are coming from are the powerful people in that organization or a group? Yes, one's likability has become a matter of hire or fire just like a love affair is a good example of that. Those who got lucky usually like to proudly claim, "Oh, the boss likes me" or "I am very liked in the work place". So, the easy conclusion to be made is that there is probably 99.9% weight given to a person's likability to make a hiring decision. Because of those facts, I may be tempted to conclude that likability can be a very crucial component for working with people. It is not an easy comment to swallow if your coworker has gathered his/her composure to openly say, "you are hard to work with". Does that mean indirectly, "I don't like you?". Of course, but it depends on who says it. It is good to be liked and it is even better to be fun to work with too. There is nothing wrong with that. If one encounters such challenges, self improvement techniques are a good way to go. The problem though lies on how to define likability. How about being hard or easy to work with? Is it a natural phenomena based on instincts or is it as limited as the size of a typical company? I wish there are thorough researches made on such a broad subject whose outcome affects all of us in many ways. Recommend any book?

The unemployment level: What does it reveal?

The most recent unemployment data was looked at as an improvement compared to 700 plus thousand jobs lost in one month about eight months ago. It is an improvement in the sense that the unemployment index for the most recent month was only about 200 plus thousand lost jobs. What this tells is there are still many people being driven out of jobs(who knows why) but not as many as it has been. Well, the wise leaders have concluded they don't see this as an improvement.

If we look at things in depth, the fact of the matter is not always associated with the economic decline or growth. It has been evident that employees can sometimes lose their jobs for a totally unrelated reasons. The realities on the ground are witnessing another historic development that is being ignored because of the potential for a negative outcome. The economy of any country has its own limits as to how many of its citizens can successfully participate in a job market. It is becoming a period of decision making. There is unavoidable sector of the population that is not fit for average typical job requirements put forward by companies. So 10, 12, 15, even 20% unemployment figures may have to be acceptable to get the economy going smooth again. The question is, what is to be done with those who, for some reason, are not capable of getting jobs that they think they are fit for. Whatever the government's hopes are to predict the positive growth of the economy, the job data may not necessary reflect the growth. The companies will not sway from their strict internal policies whatever the government says.

A moving speech

President Barak Obama once again proved he means business by delivering a touching speech countering the health care controversy. This is when I realized a strong stature like today's was necessary for the timely awakening of those who, for some unsubstantiated rumors grew skeptic. While the increasingly critical republicans still haven't inched from their belief that the health care reform plan is against their national pride and value, at least they didn't want to go against the wave of supporters favoring the president as a great speaker. "The president can talk", one commentator said. The issue as I see is not that the health care system doesn't require a serious reform, but the skeptics fear there will be problems related to spending and corruption, not to mention the business and employment sectors that may be affected by it. But something important they forget is whether the way the current health care system is running is sustainable? With all the spending and the budget that is the major source of national deficit, and the insecurity of the financial burden even for those who think they are adequately insured, creating an affordable care for all should bring a win win situation. The president has stated in his historic speech a visionary thought that all his well-wishers have anticipated. The more I hear his vision, the more I am convinced it will work.