When we hear from corporations whenever they reap the benefits of their newly acquired revenue streams, increased cash flow and optimized liquidity, we can know the metaphor is exact. Money flows in streams, towards the deepest locations, the deepest pockets, away from shallow places. The deeper the pockets, the more water that flows into them. Money, like water, precipitates often where it is least needed, and evaporates into thin air when parched earth, the poorest soils, need it most.
The coming decades will witness water distribution as the key to survival, wealth and war. There is enough water in our biosphere. In its various forms and constituencies we have all we need if only there were a worldwide system to deliver it to where it is needed most. In that same way, money is plentiful, too. But it's soaking fewer and fewer pockets at the expense of those who could use a little relief on occasion. It's always been this way.
The coming decades will witness water distribution as the key to survival, wealth and war. There is enough water in our biosphere. In its various forms and constituencies we have all we need if only there were a worldwide system to deliver it to where it is needed most. In that same way, money is plentiful, too. But it's soaking fewer and fewer pockets at the expense of those who could use a little relief on occasion. It's always been this way.
Right on, Richmeister!
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