"Time is out of joint"

This line in Shakespeare's Hamlet is just as true today, for we live in a world where our perception of time is disconnected.

Instead of considering the long-term problems such as climate change and ecological collapse, we focus on short-term mindsets and structures. While our minds might not be wired to deal with long-term threats and priorities, we are wired to control stories and emotions. Our fascination with stories, and the profound emotional nature of our decision-making, make art and culture key to ensuring our future as a species.