Common Wealth Chapters 1 & 2

I really enjoyed these two chapters. I loved the way that he emphasized human problems that are so relevant but are subjects that we all try to ignore, such as poverty and overpopulation. I feel like in this day and age, there are just so many issues that are in need of our attention, but we are too emcompassed in our own thought and worries that we neglect other people's. I liked Sachs solution, but I feel like humanity, as a whole, is not ready to commit to such sacrifices, although the sacrifices would be only a little change in their lives. But, I love the idea that he keeps on reiterating- the fact that one person can make a difference. I enjoyed the quote he used form JFK. Although his solutions are ones that seem unreachable, he has faith that it is totally possible. I truly believe with Sachs that this is possible. If everyone made a small contribution, the Earth would be changed monumentally.
With the way things are going now, there is not much hope for humanity as a whole. Change is needed and I think that we as a society has to wake up and get our grips. The only way that the Earth and others will cater to us, if we cater to them first. We as individuals have duties and I truly believe that environmental protection and wiping out poverty are some of them.