Indigenous Australians had no formal government or organisations in the way that western culture understands. In their case, it is an extremely successful way to live. Theirs is the oldest continual culture by miles. It has existed for at least 40,000 years, and plenty of evidence points to 100,000 years. They ask the same question as Shamou, for the same reason. How old is present western culture?
But then there is always the other side of the argument, the 'can't teach an old dog new tricks' one.
There must be a way to blend successfull elements of each style of living together, to create a way of life that fosters all on this planet. As I see it, the only stumbling block is actually, honestly choosing it, and believing in it.