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RE: Critical Thinking: The OTHER "National Deficit?"
However the evil 'they' manipulate us, it is always up to us - the masses - individually and collectively. History shows that the majority can bring about change if it works together.
I think most people feel like it is futile to think about things too much because they can't do anything to change them...that any action they take is a drop in the corporate and political ocean.
Personally, I think the cure for apathy is to take an interest in your immediate life - to live consciously - and to hope that your example spreads to others. Vote with your dollar - pay attention to what you spend your money on and ask yourself it you want to support what it represents.
In a sense, I think a lot of "non-thinking" happens as a result of the powers that be creating systems that leave us isolated; even if it's just "digital isolation."
If we are eternally living "inside the game interface" it means we are NOT out there, looking around, and truly noticing (and questioning) why things in the world are so messed up.
I agree that the best thing we can do is to simply "wake up" on an individual level and make the changes we believe are right. There is no "they" and no "movement" that's magically going to rise up and save up. WE are that movement. And when enough take action... then maybe change will happen.
HOW do you kick "Big Oil" in the teeth? Walk to work...