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Hsiang-Lin · 11-06-2006, 03:13 PM

This is a question I've been pondering over as well. But I think I made a realization that assured me more.

Although it is certainly interesting to analyze the theories and possibilities of the future, I believe we already have some good evidence of a positive future.

World War 2 is, ironically, a beacon of hope for me. It was arguably one of the worst times in the history of humanity. Yet, look at where we are today. We have computers, Internet, gyms, etc. (in the more developed countries) If evil truly prevailed over good, then we would all be chanting "Heil Hitler!" and not a single Jew would be left on the planet. How come that didn't happen? I don't think it was luck.

The media I'd have to say is the biggest culprit in making people believe the world is a terrible place. When do they ever make a report about the kid who worked hard and aced his exam? Or the person who overcame his fear of rejection? Nobody cares about that kind of stuff NOT because they genuinely don't, but they have been conditioned not to. Society doesn't value those small victories, but rather great ambition or achievement whether it be good or evil. But, of course we can't just blame everything on the media as we have as much responsibility in the affair as everyone else.

World War 2 also showed how truly effective and believable manipulation and evil can be. I believe that is why there is so much doubt and postmodernistic thinking in the world today. Nowadays most people seem to be afraid of taking their views and ideas to the fullest for fear of becoming the next Hitler. There is a line and part of our journey to becoming the great people we were meant to be is to distinguish that line.

I believe in the spirit of humanity. Let's go and make the world a better place my friends!

11-06-2006, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hsiang-Lin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 261	This is a question I've been pondering over as well. But I think I made a realization that assured me more. Although it is certainly interesting to analyze the theories and possibilities of the future, I believe we already have some good evidence of a positive future. World War 2 is, ironically, a beacon of hope for me. It was arguably one of the worst times in the history of humanity. Yet, look at where we are today. We have computers, Internet, gyms, etc. (in the more developed countries) If evil truly prevailed over good, then we would all be chanting "Heil Hitler!" and not a single Jew would be left on the planet. How come that didn't happen? I don't think it was luck. The media I'd have to say is the biggest culprit in making people believe the world is a terrible place. When do they ever make a report about the kid who worked hard and aced his exam? Or the person who overcame his fear of rejection? Nobody cares about that kind of stuff NOT because they genuinely don't, but they have been conditioned not to. Society doesn't value those small victories, but rather great ambition or achievement whether it be good or evil. But, of course we can't just blame everything on the media as we have as much responsibility in the affair as everyone else. World War 2 also showed how truly effective and believable manipulation and evil can be. I believe that is why there is so much doubt and postmodernistic thinking in the world today. Nowadays most people seem to be afraid of taking their views and ideas to the fullest for fear of becoming the next Hitler. There is a line and part of our journey to becoming the great people we were meant to be is to distinguish that line. I believe in the spirit of humanity. Let's go and make the world a better place my friends! Last edited by Hsiang-Lin; 11-06-2006 at 03:15 PM.