In primary education it was relatively easy to understand that “dividing distance by time gave speed as a result”.
Even that explanation that “sound, under normal conditions, propagates at 340 meters per second” was understandable when we saw a woodcutter hit the wood with his axe, and we heard the sound afterwards.
The subject began to get difficult when we were told about the speed of light. That difficulty has grown with the acceleration of modern life. It is a speed that makes it impossible to focus on what is essential. That is why it has become imperative that we specialize in order to act with the best possible sense of direction. It is imperative if we really want sustained progress and with a clear focus on improving coexistence.
One thing must be clear: no matter how much progress is achieved alone, time itself, when it catches up with us, makes us understand that only when value is shared are we heading towards sustainability.
The entrance Of speeds and complexities was first published on elCaribe newspaper.
