Journal 32

I wonder what it would be like to revolutionize the way that people think or do things.  It seems as though it might be cool to know that you have left an impact of society.  This would provide a sense of accomplishment in a person's life- knowing that society has been improved because of something that he or she has done.  This is what many people want in life, at least when they are younger.  They see the flaws in others and are convinced that they have the solution to fix everything.  This dream often becomes lost as the person grows older or it is left unsatisfied.  For those who actually come up with a successful idea, product, or whatever the improvement might be, they would probably receive lots of praise, recognition, and respect.  There would, of course, be some opposition as people in general do not like change.  One could come up with a multitude of reasons to be against such diversions from life as they had been accustomed to; it all depends on what the change involves.  Just because an idea is new does not mean, however, that it would be beneficial.  I believe that people should analyze for themselves whether society is changing for the better and if they choose to be a part of it.  For some people, technology is great.  Many people today would find it difficult to live without their electronics, even though they are not necessary for survival.  Others, for instance the Amish, chose that these new inventions were not for them and they continue to live a simpler way of life.  There is nothing wrong with that.  It is good for a person to make decisions based on his or her own beliefs and ideals rather than automatically conforming to society whichever way it goes.  Being able to leave an impact of the way people live is a huge responsibility that should be handled with the utmost consideration, and even then, people should make decisions for themselves on whether the change is for them or not.