A repair plan

If we do try to address big issues or attempt to repair things, do we do it with gusto or unimaginatively? Is it done half heartedly? When we’re trying to find simple solutions to complex problems, our remedies seem to have almost no lasting effect. It makes us more pessimistic.
Optimism convinces us we’ve got time, at least enough time to do things properly. When optimism motivates it makes us want to give it our best shot, which means things get better anyway.
We all know Earth’s damage-repair bill is huge. And we need to be quick with the repayments if we want to avoid foreclosure. But we need to pace ourselves. Everything is clear and yet nothing is certain. It could all turn out wonderfully in the blink of an eye. Everything could change overnight; it only takes one synchronised decision and anything’s possible. But we know humans! They’re (we’re) too wary to act unless they’ve worked it all out intellectually, by which time it’s a bit late and the repair bill is too big.
But this is about optimism not a review of human history. Since humans are clever enough to bring about catastrophe they’re bright enough to repair it all. If we can set aside our egos and agree on repair we’re there! Once everything is done and once support is there and the planet is “saved”, then everyone’s happy. Then perhaps we’ll just be a little dazed, surprised at just how straightforward changing was.