Anachronisms

War is an anachronism. So are those beating war drums from time to time.

Nation states are an anachronism. Which is why moves toward greater integration, like the European Union, are a big step forward. That is, until they themselves become instruments of exclusion: huge trade barriers against non-member states; exclusion of African and other migrants, etc.

Amassing vast amounts of personal wealth, 'billionairism,' is an anachronism if done at the expense of other fellow humans, or if it insulates the owners to the human suffering around them.

Methods of production that are harmful to the environment are an anachronism. Especially when there are proven technologies that can achieve the same goals without harmful emissions or resource waste.

Fossil fuels are an anachronism.

Political parties are an anachronism, especially if they are merely an instrument to acquire state power in order to control the national resources. They are an anachronism if they perpetuate nation states, create or exacerbate divisions nationally, regionally and internationally.

Marriage is an anachronism. Whatever the initial societal reasons, the high rate of divorce, spousal abuse and choices now available for both men and women render the whole marriage construct questionable.

Customs and traditions and superstitions are an anachronism, especially those that lead to abuses towards sections of the population, or those that perpetuate backwardness and unscientific beliefs and actions.

Is religion also not an anachronism?

Advances in science, knowledge systems, and technology render many or all of these human constructs unnecessary. When are societal organisation going to catch up?