Each of us can see problems in the world, cases where something we care about is in need of attention. On the global scale, I am deeply concerned about rampant pollution, countries engaged in hostile acts of aggression, political corruption, cultural fragmentation, the effects of modern technology on human lives and livelihoods, and more. To myself and I believe many other people, the world seems to be cracking under some sort of immense pressure, with “no one at the wheel” to steer the ship.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://topos.site/blog/2024-08-27-plausible-fiction/