Sometimes it takes 100 years for ideas to gain popular appeal. For example, Seneca Falls: 1848 - women made a declaration of "sentiments" and "resolutions." In other words, grievances and demands. It took well over 100 years, but all of the resolutions have been made into law. It is important to realize that their work then, their writing and fighting, led to the current freedoms women enjoy here and now. I just quoted from my blog if that sounds familiar.But once in while, I think it's healthy to stop and question why are we doing the things we do. If we had the opportunity to start a civilization from scratch is this the setup we'd come up with? Is this the best there could ever be?
This is not working out too well for many people. People have an amazing capacity for happiness though and will find it even in a shit system. There is a lot of potential for a new system to arise and inspire masses of people. It's happened before.