We’re trying. But I am glad to see Europe moving towards open software and more independence for exactly that reason.
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crimson_iris@piefed.social 1 week agoIf being able to rely on the US depends entirely on the next president for the next 4 to 8 years, that means we can’t rely on them at all. I say that as someone in a country that needs its NATO membership.
Serinus@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Imperious_melange@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Welcome here where things change, borders change. Most people operate in survival mode, nothing is promised ever, nothing is guaranteed until it’s in your hands. It is interesting to watch the US start operating more like here with their behavior. I would suggest no one trusts anything will be done until it is done regardless of where they are.
crimson_iris@piefed.social 1 week ago
I would respectfully disagree with the assertion that most people operate in survival mode. I understand Africa is different from Europe. Here, we’ve had things relatively stable because of our good relations with most of our neighbors (with the exception of russia). If you can trust most of the people next to you, you can prepare for the worst with the rest, but still live life in peace and tranquility for the most part.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs shows that if you have the basics - such as physiological and safety needs - taken care of, it frees you to pursue higher goals. We’ve prepared for another war with russia for some 80 years, but we’re still a safe, developed nation where most people don’t really need to worry about their physiological and safety needs too much, which leaves them free to pursue things like belonging, esteem and self-actualization.
That’s my understanding of the situation anyway. I’m not saying I’m 100% right, but that’s how I see it so far.