From birth to death the notion in health of balance, equilibrium, stability, stasis, neutrality , applies to each and everyone of us. This adult individual is a most extraordinary example of a chemical system in unstable equilibrium. This instability is further shown when death occurs. The concept of ' change ' has been manifest to mankind from time immemorial. The ancient Greeks were very conscious of change.
Basic survival dictates that the human species is constantly aware of and responds to change.
Intelligence and language are requisite tools for adaptation, giving us an edge. Today change is information driven. We can now move information with an efficiency that continues to grow at a relentless pace. This in turn engenders change. Change that brings both marvellous opportunities and perilous risks depending on your viewpoint.