So how do we change man kinds thinking for the better?

Question

Nice to read yours answers all, it's difficult question one which for me has many answers, always a pleasure to read peoples opinions and for the word `better`it simply means happier or safer or kinder this list is endless for this word when used with the word Humanity.

Answer 1

I guess it has to start at the bottom, in the home, primary school but would take many generations..

Answer 2

If people would quit using the theory of misinformation as a means to an end and allow people to understand life's reality,
we could vote in a decent govt and everyone could lead a less stressful more meaningful life.
Instead of having to question the validity for the ridiculous gas prices, we could know the real reason and feel better for it.
I am wondering if there isn't something very seriously wrong, like for instance, was having the oil flowing through the inside of the earth a buffer zone? Are all the earthquakes, tsunamis and the like due to our depletion of the oil? Have we globally depleted the oil to a point where it has brought about global warming?
And are the oil gurus taking advantage, to scrape every red cent that they can before they have to let the cat out of the bag?
You see? If I just knew the real truth, I wouldn't have to come up with these other scenarios.

Answer 3

A new scripture. Have a group of Scientists, Philosophers and Theologians come to together and write a new scripture to be followed religiously. Using new age knowledge and old age fundamentals we could devise a clearer bigger picture of the way things are. Have experts in everything from Politics to Law of Attraction bring there ideas to the table. Have some of the ideas of the great geniuses such as Plato's views on Justice and Politics, Homer's views on war, the Bible's and Quran's views on Love and Righteousness, Ancient Greek mythology legends such as Pandora's Box and other great meaningful parables from all of the world Religions past and present.

We need to stop fighting and bickering over the last 10,000 years, take a breath to clear are heads and go back to the drawing board.

Answer 4

Quit thinking that someone else will eventually do something about it, and do something ourselves instead,

things that we as individuals feel are needed for that to happen... bottom up...the future of the world is in the hands of civil society... get out there and educate, educate,

help change the curriculum and adapt it to the new times - we cannot teach children things that don't add any value to these modern times.

We need new curriculum (with stress on emotional intelligence and teaching people to SEE, not just look).

Answer 5

Three words: Critical Thinking Skills

Answer 6

"We" cannot change mankind's mind for the better as each individual has absolute choice in what we decide to believe, in how we react and respond in any given situation, in what we choose to feed our minds with, in who we choose to associate with, and so on. It goes without saying though, that to lay the foundation for future generations, it begins with parents responsibly raising children in the way they should go - which is a return to traditional values. Obviously the current mainstream mentality of "if it feels good, do it" is in the overall big picture failing miserably.

Answer 7

Changing the thinking of mankind is possible only for Great Men.People like Abraham Lincoln,Mahatma Gandhi,Mother Theresa like people changed the thinking of mankind and their fate by self less action.Less mortals like us can do something good for all or atleast hate nobody.

Answer 8

There is an universe found in each of us. I change mine by renewing my mind, consciously willing the good of all around me. The Buddhist practice of Tongfa, breathing in the foulness and breathing out goodness is illustrative of a means of positive change. Realize that you may not indeed be able to change others, but you can neutralize the ills of all by conscious moral action. Karma is only overcome by Dharma, not by perpetual futile activity. The Bible puts it this way, "Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by the renewal of your mind."(Romans 12) and "recompense no man evil for evil" (I Peter and I Thessalonians and James).

Answer 9

"A leopard can't change its spots." But man must be prepared for change, and be willing to change from within. Like the change that comes into a person when Jesus Christ comes into their lives.

Answer 10

By changing ourselves to become the best we can and by doing our bit in society, by installing good morals into our children and those we love.