1. Beliefs create behaviors. In order to change behaviors, you must change beliefs. For a list of 9 provocative fundamental beliefs that pervade contemporary humanity but which could be detrimental to our further progress as a human race read "The new revelations" by Neale D. Walsch.
2. There is such a thing as collective consciousness. It is the sum total of all the mental impulses of all the people of a group/country. That collective consciousness is what runs the thinking and actions of a government. When Obama sits to administer society, it will be the mind of the nation that will guide his thoughts and his hands. Therefore, it is imperative that collective consciousness be wisely handled for optimal national progress. See "Maharishi Effect" research on the theory, research and technology of handling collective consciousness.
