Reading Shel Israel’s post, Global Neighbourhoods: Global Neighborhoods V4 Overview Part 2., struck a note within me to bring this out even more.
The concept of a generation of young people ushering in a time of
change is on many minds these days. I can honestly say that I am
embracing this endeavor in order to further the progression of our
world. A young person living and breathing a world of community and
innovation is key. I see this young man or woman challenging the once
stable precendents laid down in areas of medical care, social security,
immigration, and public policy as a whole. Shel states:
It
is true that this new generation has little need for television,
newspapers, magazines, and in some cases books. The internet is the new
mall, the new bowling alley, the new playground. It is where those, who
so recently have been able to influence the greatest of minds and
businesses, gather to share ideas and information. YouTube is growing
larger and larger everyday. Until a few months ago I was using YouTube
merely to view interesting videos; now I link videos to friends and
colleagues in an effort to spread a message. Social media is taking
this world by storm and the users, the "New Now" generation, are
feeding it ever more.
I can honestly say as a young person myself that I cannot help but
notice the passion and drive in my peers and even in myself to change
and progress as a community of humans. Humanity is the key and we
realize this. With the onset of green technology and policy reform, the
next step may even be a worldwide social equity reform. We are all
linked across the country and across the globe via social networks such
as Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, LinkedIn, and the rest of the
blogosphere. A growing community of diverse minds and spirits are in
store for the coming years.
Long post, I know. Leave some comments and link away. I’d appreciate it as a beginner in this blogging world. –KP