One paradigm shift could be the switch that has been in the
process, and is currently happening. The shift from fossil fuels as a main
energy source to an environmentally friendly energy source. Another would be
the switch in the concept of dating.
Ever since our economy and transportation transformed into a
fossil-fuel-for-energy dependent one, people have noticed many environmental
impacts. Due to this, society is now looking for a more "earth
friendly" energy source, like wind, water, or electricity. This switch of
energy types will undoubtedly change the possible future, but first we need to
complete the jump. Impacts will be revolved around a less impacted
environment, possible smaller towns for purposes of using large windmills more
effectively, and cars, now available for public consumption, that run on the
electricity from one’s house instead of the hydrocarbons of the earth. All
consumption will release less pollutants, and lead into what is meant to be a
better life on earth.
The implications behind the word dating
has evolved over generations. Whenever my parents refer to "dating"
they mean going out and getting to know someone. In turn, dating multiple
people is not that big of a deal. However, when you say dating now it is about
the equivalent of the past's "going steady." Over years, as the idea
of opposite genders being just friends became more popular, dating's
terminology evolved as well because otherwise we'd be dating a lot more than
what might have been seen as acceptable. However, this idea is immature. Terms
such as these are self-created for the purpose of limiting one’s self and
society’s social impulses. With terms such as “going steady” disappearing and
being replaced simply by “dating,” social lives are becoming less specific and
with possible desensitized-like consequences. Maybe these are the reasons
divorce rates and the like are increasing. Who knows?
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ReplyDeleteI particularly like your second idea. I think this could be a very interesting topic and leads into the idea of the "hookup culture" we see so prevalent today. I also think it could be interesting to see how this shift to a more casual dating scene has changed society as the generation begins forced to commit (or choose not to) as they get older. Both of these are good ideas, although if you choose the first one, you may want to refine the topic a little further.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and very different topics. For the first one, my one concern is it is so well known. Everyone knows a little about trying to figure out new types of fuel to save our planet so you may have a hard time capturing the audience and bringing something new to the table. For the dating option, it is really interesting- especially the point of view you see to be focusing on. One thing to consider is the different levels of dating that are considered in today's culture an dhow people have friends with benefits, take breaks, ect. This is something that probably never used to happen.
ReplyDeleteNathan, I think both of these ideas work very well! However, the first topic might be too broad. If you were to pick to do this one, I would suggest maybe focusing in on the change of views toward one specific type of alternative energy sourceI personally would love to learn more about how and why the implications behind dating have transformed as time has passed.
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