I think the most important thing that JD Russo discussed in his TED talk was that society is becoming indifferent. He talks about how people have so much content available to them because of technological advancements, but instead of being proactive, they just take these things for granted. There is a huge generation gap between what society was then and what it is now, and it is fueled by indifference. This is striking to me because I also believe humans have fallen under a sheep mentality. They are no longer willing to act out against something that is incorrect, especially since "everybody's doing it".
In stance with my belief that everyone deserves to live in a nice environment, I strive to become a leader to raise awareness and eventually help those from places which are not safe, dilapidated, or generally ignored by surrounding progressive communities. Progressivism starts at the local level, and I plan to get as involved as I can so that no one person misses out on the opportunities that their peers have.
Yasamin, 9/2
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