I think the first step in making the world a better place is
acknowledging that each individual is a citizen of the world, not simply of
their immediate surroundings, and taking responsibility to ultimately better
the world.
It seems like today’s world, although it is shrinking with
the emergence of social media, is not changing for the better as quick as you
might think because people aren’t using new technologies in the most socially
responsible ways. If only there were ways to make people recognize that they
can change the world – whether it be one person or countless people. When
Novogratz writes “Today we are redefining the geography of community and
accepting shared accountability for common human values” this underscores the
idea that people have the power to inform themselves of current events in
remote places of the world, through social media, and can spread word of these
events. I believe that information is power and the act of spreading
information can be powerful. It is mind-boggling to think that while the United
States has been a relatively free society since its inception, and increasingly
free over the past 60 years, that in some parts of the world there is still immense
racism and sexism. However, the positive of these injustices in the 21st
century, is that we can inform people about them and ultimately create plans to
combat injustice without having to be in the same physical room.
While there are many injustices and problems that need to be
addressed in 2016, I am hopeful that the global community can come up with
solutions. Specifically, we live in a time in which the world has never been
more charitable and technology that exists is the most advanced in the history
of (known) existence. We, as a people, have a unique opportunity to utilize the
cloud, crowdsourcing, and other technological advancements to come up with
comprehensive solutions that can change the world for all walks of life. My fear
is that people, like myself, wait to try and make an impact. I personally think
I can make an impact that can better the world and that my peers can too. We
just need to get involved and begin the process.
I think it'll be very interesting to see what role technology will play in helping solve these global dilemmas. Maybe there will be more virtual classrooms?
ReplyDeleteAs a next step, I think you could try to establish or become a part of a tech-solutions type charity.
DeleteI agree that technology can help change the world, I'm just concerned about who's going to implement it and what kind of revenue they want back
ReplyDeleteI like your idea that technology can change the world. In fact, it often does. Our world has a colossal amount of problems and sometimes the only door to changing things is a technological breakthrough.
ReplyDeleteWe do need to be more involved and making an impact. An easier way to look at this is that each person does not need to devote their lives to making the world a better place, but even a small charitable donation from each person and the mindset of preserving our earth will work wonders for the future of our planet.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is can be used for good and bad. Progress in technology is good and bad. Better technology means faster computers. Better technology also allows terrorists to encrypt their messages. Right now one of the real dangers in the world is that a terrorist group could acquire nuclear weapons technology. With groups such as ISIS, who welcome and embrace the end of the world, this is a very dangerous risk. You are right, we need to be responsible about technology, and we need to make sure that the good people are always at the forefront of innovation.
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