Currently with technological development; the world requires a radical change. We must help each other, academically, scientifically, economically and also on the human and social level.
the proposition raises a number of issues. to what extent does it not happen already, and what is wrong with current attempts at greater cooperation/ collaboration? on the front of science and technology, there are the practical issues of knowledge and technology transfer. it also would shift economic balances. hence it is also a power struggle.
social help is marred by culture - some see such help as forcing a particular culture upon others.
i think regional development is a better proposition - similar countries coming together. regions are more powerful than countries, and this has a number of benefits on the global stage. another issue is leadership. if you can improve leadership within countries/ regions, you would have done a lot
I second Brian. Maybe the world does not need a radical change (maybe does) - it is subjective. The need is either affected or not affected by the technological development. From another perspective, perhaps the technical development is not the most critical factor of the level of need for a change.
The second statement suddenly reduced the radical change to collaboration and helping each other. It is not justified by the technological development or the necessity of the fundamental change.
Plenty of scientist who had no intention to help me or make my life better did a great research, and made my life better unintentionally.
(e.g., the guy who discovered the use of fire).
I would draw differently:
The fast developing technology increases the need for collaboration and supports it as well.
Trying to be of help to people around me in whatever capacity. This will make the world a better place. Serving the interest of others and not yours at all times.
As scholarly researchers, we must engage in practical researches that are capable of solving the problems of societies and nations, enriching and making their lives better.