Who is really in control?

Waiting for the elected or the rich to save us isn’t outsourcing our own power. It’s merely outsourcing our responsibility

Some say there are 150 people who control the world. If we are in the Matrix, these would be the entities feeding off our energy, even in our most well-intended moments.

The year 2024 is notable for the large number of elections, with eight of the world's ten most populous nations (Bangladesh, Brazil, India, the United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, and Mexico) home to nearly half of the world's population, casting their vote.

This week, the UK Prime Minister called for a general election on 4 July, earlier than expected. India, the world's largest democracy, is currently voting for its next government, with results to be announced on 4 June. The US will vote later this year on 5 November, impacting us all in one way or another.

“The Left and Right share a common enemy: Capitalists who corrupt capitalism.” —Lawrence Lessig

The growing movement toward collective consciousness is a direct opposition to the powerful few. Their power being an illusion means our powerlessness is an illusion as well. To outsource the change— to wait for the apparently powerful to create the change we hope to see—is to relinquish our own power.

We are amidst a major transition and the next four-five years are critical. The government is for the people, by the people and of the people, which means we can still shape the transition the way we want it to be.

Hope stems from the actions we take—show up, cast your vote and make it count.

With gratitude,
Arunjay.

P.s. many people vote for the same political party for life, following in the foot-steps of their parents and grandparents.