Rebuilding Society: From Flawed Foundations to a Brighter Future

Raffaello Palandri
6 min readJul 13, 2024

The question of what to change about modern society is a behemoth, a sprawling giant that could easily fill the pages of a hefty tome. It’s not a matter of tweaking a setting or adjusting a dial; it’s a fundamental reevaluation of the very structures we’ve built our lives around.

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Here’s the rub: I wouldn’t just change modern society itself, but rather the entire flawed blueprint that humanity has used to construct societies throughout history.

The current iteration falls far short on inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility. It’s a system that seems almost designed to leave some behind, a lopsided dance where only a select few get to lead.

FROM DOG-EAT-DOG TO WE-THRIVE-TOGETHER:

Our societies have grown accustomed to the mantra of capitalism and consumerism. We’ve been lulled into believing this relentless pursuit of “more” and the glorification of the individual are the keys to a good life. Our current societies often equate it with material wealth, creating a culture of rampant consumerism. This relentless pursuit of “more” fuels environmental degradation, social division, and a constant sense of inadequacy.

But what if there’s a better way?

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Raffaello Palandri

Holistic Coach & Consultant. Buddhist Priest. MMQG Founder. Knowledge, Esoterism. Meditation, QiGong, Tantra, Yoga. Photography, linguistics, neuroscience.