"I suddenly saw the earth with large cogs and wheels, a highly efficient mechanism made up of politics, religion, economy, natural resources, etc. and has been turning around for as long as anyone can remember. Through time, the cogs and wheels got rusty and clanky hence, the increasing problems, one stacking against the other. But whoever said that the whole mechanism was the only existing factor? Don't waste your breathe on stupid answers such as, "It isn't?!" because the world doesn't need more useless carbon dioxide. Besides, who has been the mechanism helping run around and exist? It's just like saying, "Ohh, humans exist. Wow." Clearly you do and you'd be doing the earth a huge favor if more members of your species started looking around and getting AWARE of what's going on, and finally admitting that "Gawd, have we been this neglectful and GREEDY?" Then again, your race has been blessed with people who have opened their eyes early and decided to do something about everything. They are the first few drops of oil that slowly, slowly helps in the turning of the rusting cogs and wheels. Of course, fame isn't exactly a requirement if one wants to help. I think your mother will like it if each of her children took a slice of the responsibility which, while not explicitly stated, is really yours since you're the ones who reap the benefits. Remember, the world wasn't created to be just one way; life is one big cycle. If there were more "great compassionate people who can turn the world around" then maybe you guys do stand a chance in the fight against the degeneration and degradation that you're facing."