164: Burn Back Better: Lahaina Fires with Shelby Thomson

<p dir="ltr">In times of crisis and confusion, the true motivations of the government are revealed to us by their lack of transparency, accountability, and honesty. In these times of crisis and uncertainty, our ability to come together as a community and discuss vital issues becomes critical. These conversations are the cornerstone of our society, and ultimately what creates a ‘free’ society.</p> <p dir="ltr">Today, we welcome back Shelby Thomson, founder of "unjected" and Maui resident, to shed light on the Lahaina fires. This episode will center around various issues, including smart cities, corrupt government, censorship, and control -  ideally aiming to raise awareness and empower individuals to take informed action. Don't miss this eye-opening episode of the Future Generations with your host, Dr Stanton Hom!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Quotes:</p> <p dir="ltr">"It's ignorance can be bliss, and it would be so much more blissful to not know about this evil, but we do know about it."– Shelby Thomson</p> <p dir="ltr">"It's just like other times in history, where they erase the old to try to rewrite their new, you know, those buildings were all protected under historical acts. And now that they're destroyed, what does that mean?" – Shelby Thomson</p> <p dir="ltr">"This whole population is grieving, in trauma, and they're in this fight or flight, and we don't want to take from them. We want to support you and advocate for that but know that there isn't time to waste, and we're so sorry that you can't take this time to grieve because you deserve it. And it's just a travesty." – Shelby Thomson</p> <p dir="ltr">Key Takeaways:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Learn to question and critically evaluate the information you receive, especially when there's a lack of transparency or things seem unusual. Don't accept things at face value.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Acknowledge your responsibility to stay informed and hold lea