The Grand Narrative

Your arrogance appals me from the start.

 

Your religious belief in the Grand Narrative’s ability
to transport humanity to its destiny.

 

But what, I wonder, of all those who don’t have your privilege?

 

Those who lack the opportunity to be what you are;
who will never enjoy devout belief in themselves,
through no fault of their own?

 

We’re getting close to home.
My apologies.

 

Have you ever met them, I wonder?
Known them, I mean.

 

I doubt it.

 

What does the Grand Narrative hold for them?

 

I can guess.

 

Perhaps their failure to contribute to “society” will dictate their fate.

 

But whose society?

 

From what I see, they contribute heavily to their own.
Adding their value in dead-end jobs, which they lose to automation.
Caring for the people you neglect, for a pittance.  Shows how much you care.

 

But they are not people to you, just districts that you know by name alone.

 

The irony.

 

“Humanity” and its destiny.

 

I like you.  You’re a nice sort. 
But I find your proposition a little sad.

 

You see, my “people” are those people.

 

I’d try to talk about how your “society” is one among many,
and, having the economic upper-hand, has power.
But I know how easily you’re bored.

 

The Grand Narrative – human destiny.
What a lovely idea.
If it weren’t so inhumane.

 

It’s been nice talking to you.

 

Thanks for the lesson.