The cyclic nature of life keeps us on our feet; the love we have for ourselves and everything that is ours is more than ever now on the rise and has made humans pathetically individualistic. Last week, in the news, a man was reported to have sacked his employee for showing up late at work even when he was told about the sickness of the employee's child. The lack of empathy showed by the employer further emphasised how people have become inhumane and will go at any length to do away with anyone or anything that causes a slight discomfort to them.
Economic hardships, unemployement, divorces, crimes, thuggery, police brutality, failed leadership, and the likes have plagued the world and now more than ever the rise of billionaires never before seen. Furthermore, the nature of jobs has changed and with that we are confronted with deeply rooted individual capitalistic tendencies. The human mind is now being constantly stimulated via social media to be on the edge and on the lookout for things that are fast and instantly gratifying. This rat race is a timed bomb that has led to lack of contentment and is making people miserable.
There is the need for balance. For humans to think of strategies, systems and processes that enable humanity, communality, love, empathy and kindness, for these are the basic necessities of every human being. Systems and automations that make digitalisation, leadership, and other key aspects of our lives today humane. This is how we're able to lively truly and happily.
- Abdul Wahab Lawal
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