They truly want to bring about Armageddon, each for their own twisted reasons. Some, driven by religious zeal, seek to hasten the coming of the Messiah by engineering famine, war, destruction, and hatred. Others are motivated by entertainment, a delusional curiosity to witness the end of the world, convinced they will survive in bunkers, underground shelters, or even in space. And then there are those who simply wish to destroy the world, seeing themselves as judges of all life.

Now, artificial intelligence has become the tool that could make all of this possible. AI reflects its programming, it is a mirror of its code. It is imperative that we regulate it, enforce strict safeguards, and establish clear red lines. AI must abide by the same laws as any human citizen. Not new laws, not a fraction of our moral and legal framework, but the full weight of our existing laws. It cannot be used by any entity to cause harm, in war or in peace. In plain English: AI must not be used to kill, to invade, or to violate anyone’s privacy.

If these rules are enforced, AI has the potential to solve some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. It could advance science, medicine, education, and sustainability in ways we can scarcely imagine.

But why do we allow all of Earth’s resources and wealth to be controlled by a few? Why do we accept an economic system where the majority live in scarcity while a tiny elite hoard unimaginable power and abundance? How can we claim to value justice when the very foundations of our society are built on inequality and exploitation?

And why do we allow consumer protection laws to be dismantled, weakened, or ignored? Why do we permit corporations to operate with impunity, selling dangerous products, manipulating data, and eroding public trust, while regulators stand by or are bought off?

We must also confront a deeper crisis: the erosion of truth in the digital age. Too many people consume information through social media, where outrage, bias, and algorithms shape perception, not reality. They mistake viral opinions for facts, and emotional appeals for truth. But facts are not determined by likes, shares, or popularity. Truth is verified, tested, and grounded in evidence. Opinion is subjective; truth is objective. And we must learn to distinguish between the two.

As citizens, we cannot afford to vote based on charisma, image, or social media influence. We must vote based on policies, on real, detailed plans that explain how they will improve lives, protect rights, and serve the collective good. We cannot accept the “I’ll fix it” attitude of leaders who offer nothing but promises and slogans. We must demand clarity: Why will this policy work? How does it compare to alternatives? What evidence supports it? Who will benefit? Who will be protected?

We must reject the politics of distraction and the culture of convenience. We must insist on accountability, transparency, and substance. Because democracy is not a popularity contest. It is a responsibility, one that requires courage, critical thinking, and a commitment to truth.

Why is basic common sense absent?

Why, in the year 2026, do we still accept the invasion of nations? Why do we tolerate genocide? Why do we still allow wars to be instigated for power, greed, or ideology?

Why are we so willing to regress, to abandon reason, empathy, and shared humanity, instead of advancing toward a future built on justice, peace, and collective responsibility?

We must ask ourselves: What kind of world do we want to create? And more importantly, what kind of world do we refuse to allow?