Your Thoughts?

I want to hear from you. We are doing a group mind think tank. Please say briefly:

1/ What traditions result in a thriving happy culture, and/or which result in a stagnant or dangerous culture. I will reply as promptly as I can.

2/ If you think of a candidate for Snowden awards go to the home page and click the Snowden tab!

I am interested in contrasting Organic vs. Synthetic societies, but I will wait for your suggestions before I start.