The old narrative of 'Might is Right' triggers individual & collective vulnerabilities that cannot be undone.
The 'Might is Right' narrative of Industry 2.0 and world wars triggered a race for scarce resources, personal survival, short-term gains, greedy accumulation, power, and populism. Social divides have caused resentment and violence among the underprivileged and complacency or arrogance among the privileged.
In the interlinked and interdependent world, we do not individually and collectively know all that can affect our well-being, progress, or happiness and make us mentally, financially, or socially vulnerable, like a weak link in a chain. Reactions or remedial actions may not undo the damage.
Transformative narrative can enable purpose-driven minds & connections to co-create proactive, broader & lasting positive impact.
Digital public infrastructures (DPIs), Artificial Intelligence, Web3, voice and translation technologies, and ecosystem networking (like Bhaskara initiated by Startup India) have facilitated knowledge/skills/ resource sharing, released human bandwidth, enabled decentralisation, inspired innovative initiatives and facilitated inclusive growth.
However, the world is like a theatre where a newly born child (without inhibitions or reservations), innovative ideas (with out-of-the-box thinking), immersive stories, inspiring talks & promotional events capture attention.
However, in the 'Might is Right' world, hypes get more acceptance, and life-changing initiatives find it difficult to be resilient to uncertain, multidimensional challenges.
Transformative narrative can shape the next normal, enabling purpose-driven minds and connections and co-creating proactive, broader, and lasting positive impact.