My only gut instinct is that we need to drastically expand our society's understanding of systems thinking. If we could develop (even...barely...just a little)

My only gut instinct is that we need to drastically expand our society's understanding of systems thinking. If we could develop (even...barely...just a little) common understanding that what you do impacts those around you (and those who will live in this place after you) then perhaps we could regain some sense of common purpose, vision, or responsibility.