Big Picture Thinking

I'm not sure I agree with every single point that this article about the shifting role of government makes, but it certainly is interesting.

Some of its main points are:

"...we are now in a transitional period from the Nation States that dominated the 20th century to the Market State that looks to define the 21st."

"The Nation State was defined and legitimated, in part, by its ability to ensure the material well being of its citizens. In contrast, the Market State earns its legitimacy by providing the opportunity to its citizens to advance their own well being."

"The government simply cannot fulfill its core function of protecting its citizens from modern dangers and fulfill the material promises (cradle to grave security) of the Nation State."

RTWT