Reshuffle of social powers

In the visible domain the established media have most of the influence. Not their news consumers but the social media and the Internet bring rivaling influence.

In the hidden domain large companies and banks have most of the power. Not trade unions but consumers and bottom-up initiatives bring rivaling influence.

In collectively shaping the behaviors of future adults, educational departments and teachers have most of the influence. Not teacher unions but parents bring rivaling influence.

In individually shaping the behaviors of future adults, mothers have most of the influence. Not fathers but social media bring rivaling influence.

As a result, trust in companies, banks, schools, governments, elections and parents is on the decline. Trust in social media, the Internet, alternative education and alternative health care is growing but not always justified.

Therefore, certainties are on the decline. Having to manage these uncertainties, along with having to manage uncertainties brought by economic globalization and flexibilization, create increased tension and a sense of immediate apocalypse.

Yet, a real demise of humanity through overexploitation of the planet may, if ever, take centuries, and the need for timely measures to save humanity is increasingly felt and policy plans are being dicussed. In the meantime, inspiring new opportunities are on the rise.