we are an "over-privileged" society? We are all doomed to societal apocalypse simply because us westerners have had it too good for too long?

Economic decline (ignorance perpetrated by some), pernicious mentalities initiated by man, and a self satisfying outlook towards such potential adversities as global warming, war, and generally turning the other cheek to society is a recipe for catastrophe, right?

Wrong.

My question is: do YOU, the person reading this post, think you have the sound enough capabilities to put an end to such international austerity, albeit whether by your voice alone - or a potential group to commandeer with?