The environmental crisis is enormous in scope. To address it with anything less than social commitment is a gamble with the lives of all our children. When the population has observed world events for a few years in the context of sustainability, the direction we should take will become obvious. Morale will improve. Knowing that others share our concern can make the difference between frustration and action.
Mutual support generates strength.
People are willing to take greater risks when they know the human family is behind them and that their efforts are not in vain. If what one presents corresponds with the conventional wisdom, viewers already know enough about the topic that a new element can be added in a short period of time. If, however, one wants to present a new perspective, background information is necessary for the divergent view to be understood. Without time for background information, people like Mr. Chomsky can only make statements that look foolish out of context. Questions and comments are welcome.