What I see is that humanity has systematically divorced/ separated themselves- first from nature, then community, family, each other, themselves- things of meaning and substance. We are filling the void this leaves with the meaningless and the superficial, and these 'replacements' have no substance, no staying power- provide no foundation, compass or guage.
Ribbons and wrapper, with nothing inside but a hunger many don't know, or remember how to fill.
And because all this has happened over time it can't be quick-fixed- which in these times, is expected/demanded.
Connections/ relationships- bridges- are built a little at a time and reflect the work, care, substance put into them.
Let's hope there's still time.