I have long been fascinated by evolution, both the core concept and as it applies to species and societies. It is not impossible, I believe, for a person to grow or evolve in the same way technology does, slowly at first then exponentially to a plateau where they need assistance or else they need support to prevent a fall. This may not make much sense initially, but I believe I am making a valid point that will eventually congeal into a more refined and salient discussion.
The information age is part of our natural cycle, an attempt by our hopeful subconcious to catch up with the progress we have managed to so quickly attain. We have reached a plateau and are afraid of the cliff despite the peak. The rise of information and social networks allow individuals of common interest to conerse freely. Because communication and information are such critical parts of the puzzle, much time will be spent creating the ultimate seemless interface which will allow later inventors to cooperate more fluidly and dynamically. While the major theorectical research is still being done by those in the think tanks and labratories, is is the rebirth of the common man’s practical application of technology and necessity that will begin to progress us again toward the future that we had almost forgotten.
I don’t want to go visit my friends in another city because I don’t think they would make the same effort to go see me exclusively, only as a tertiary bonus of seeing an old friend. As much as I pride myself on striving to foster change through my actions, there will always be people on whom those actions have little to no effect; so much so that I it is not worth the time and effort. Is this hypocrisy or merely good logic?
A friend told me today they think I’m a gentle giant. This is probably true. Even in high school they called me Teddy Bear. I think this is probably true and probably the greatest example of my personal quest for self improvement. I have always been a big guy, I played offensive and defensive line in football and was the biggest player in most games for my lacrosse team. Before high school I used to be a bully, and a mean one at that, maybe it was vindictive or a way of fitting in, but I realized pretty quickly into high school that I was not happy being dislike by people and I had to force myself to change. I took my friend’s comment as a compliment and a good indicator of the success that I can have in changing myself.
