In this age of growing interconnectedness, we understand that turning our backs on the world is simply not an option.
Interpretation
We cannot ignore the world around us as we become more connected.
Douglas Alexander's quote emphasizes the importance of global interconnectedness and the responsibility that comes with it. In an increasingly connected world, withdrawing from global issues is not a viable choice; instead, we must engage and participate in addressing the challenges we face collectively.
In practice
In a speech about climate change, one might say, 'In this age of growing interconnectedness, we understand that turning our backs on the world is simply not an option.'
So thoroughly and sincerely are we compelled to live, reverencing our life, and denying the possibility of change. This is the only way, we say; but there are as many ways as there can be drawn radii from one centre. All change is a miracle to contemplate; but it is a miracle which is taking place every instant.
Remember: in order for a perception to change one must be frustrated in one's actions or change one's purpose.
The world will not evolve past its current state of crisis by using the same thinking that created the situation.
We must build a new world, a far better world - one in which the eternal dignity of man is respected.
We, all of us, are awakening to the reality that how men have behaved toward women for eons is not OK. The rules are changing invisibly underneath our feet. I am playing catch up. Maybe we all are.
We have a real role in how our own collective lives, our nation, and our world and society turn out. Seizing those opportunities is important, and disasters are sometimes one of those opportunities.
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