Most of us already recognize this need for change simply by observing the poor condition of our planet. However, many of us are sold on the idea that the state of our world is purely the result of our human nature, and that nothing will ever change the way we operate on earth.Even though this mentality has been adopted and repeated by many, we are going to take the road less travelled. Instead of blaming it all on human nature, could it be that the current state of humanity is the result of a second nature? By definition, a “second nature” is a learnt behaviour that has been practiced for so long that it almost seems instinctive. It is a conditioned state of being, rather than a natural state of being. Considering the fact that humanity has been externally influenced and led for a very long time, shouldn’t this lead us to question how much of our behaviours and motives are actually ours?

Without a doubt, our society is programmed to sell us on competing belief systems, political views, brands and products, and the list could go on forever. After all, maintaining such trends is what is profitable to the system. Whether it is a war that promises peace, a politician that promises more jobs, a deity that promises heaven, a cream that promises beauty, a substance that promises relief, a career that promises prestige, or a luxurious lifestyle that promises happiness, this system is an expert at creating billions of needs only to sell us on ideas and products that promise to satisfy them.