I’ve just watched the inaugural speech of Barack Obama and can’t help to feel a bit excited, these are exciting times and we’re here taking part in it. However, every generation seems to feel that their time/era is of outstanding importance. This phenomenon is called chronocentrism. This time however, I don’t think we’re exaggrating. We have many tasks ahead of us. Most urgent are poverty, famine and global warming which all requires global action. Barack’s speech was most encouraging, hopefully the states are ready to take part and to lead. These are new times, exciting times and I just can’t wait to get started and take part.