MAI Curiosity

Disaster Globalisation

I learnt about the Weekend inferno in Victoria (Aus) while watching an action film on channel 10 “more than 25 people feared of dead by fire and more…”. Everything was too fast. The death number kept doubling days by days. I read almost all of the words about the fire in Victoria with all my mind and my heart. The pictures and the moving stories of newspapers made stronger impression on me than the TV.

I know that this is a tragedy for Australia where disasters are rarely able to take many lives. But this time, too many have gone. Why hadn’t people flee the fire earlier? Why hadn’t warnings been issued? Why were many willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the house? I have asked myself so many stupid questions as I can’t believe that so many people have been killed in such pains and panics in the peaceful and beautiful country of Australia.

If you were in my country, you would be adapted with such bad news. Everyday, dozens were died or injured in traffic accidents. Every year, hundreds were killed by floods, flashfloods, landlines and storms. The death news come so regularly that it is not a surprise for most of us.

Then I remember the way Friedman explains gloablisation since 1999. Globalisation doesn’t mean only culture, economics, politics and technology. It also include  environment, yes, environment globalisation so we can have disaster globalisation.

What has occurred like Tsunami, earthquakes, floods, storms and fires in every corner of the world (both developing and developed countries) is obvious reply that we are suffering from what we damage our environment. Soon one day, disasters may sweep over the world and we will become archeology.

I’m not scared of that day because we are already involved in the process. If we are not sure about the world future, just enjoy your life now with your beloved and friends. Don’t be angry, jealous, greedy, indelibrate and rude. Keep smiling, help each other, be optimistic and generous with others. On one of the hottest day in Sydney, I looked up at the sky and saw the words “Stay cool”. And now I also want you to stay cool and everyday of your life will be great days!