Changes Toward a Sustainable Society
Changes Toward a Sustainable Society
Steven Aulisio
Changes Toward a Sustainable Society As mankind strives for advancement we learn from the old ways where we have stumbled in our past. We also adhere to the same mindset as we have in the past as well. As we learn from our past mistakes the changes toward a sustainable society become a reality but we are held back by the same unsustainable way of thinking. Technology which was once destructive to the environment is in many aspects becoming less and less invasive to it. Cultural challenges in population control, and the acceptance of the problems and the technology are still things we must overcome, however these are not impassable barriers. A complete public system needs to be developed around sustainability. Through cultural change and technological advancement and management a complete renewable and sustainable society is achievable. Through the media we learn more and more about the beauty and importance of having children and the fantasy for young adults about sex but this is a cultural influence which is not needed. As cited by Science Daily, “Adolescents who have high levels of exposure to television programs that contain sexual content are twice as likely to be involved in a pregnancy over the following three years as their peers who watch few such shows, according to a new RAND Corporation study.” (RAND, 2008, Para.1) The influence that the media has on people would need to be regulated for change. These are corporations which make money when someone buys the products they advertise for. In this; regulations should be put into place which protect the consumer from any form of cultural control or guidance. With a constant influence aimed at promoting population increase and sex the media has a hold on the future of society. Freedom of speech should be for the individual and not for the corporation. As Hollywood studios are providing a product, this
Steven Aulisio
Changes Toward a Sustainable Society As mankind strives for advancement we learn from the old ways where we have stumbled in our past. We also adhere to the same mindset as we have in the past as well. As we learn from our past mistakes the changes toward a sustainable society become a reality but we are held back by the same unsustainable way of thinking. Technology which was once destructive to the environment is in many aspects becoming less and less invasive to it. Cultural challenges in population control, and the acceptance of the problems and the technology are still things we must overcome, however these are not impassable barriers. A complete public system needs to be developed around sustainability. Through cultural change and technological advancement and management a complete renewable and sustainable society is achievable. Through the media we learn more and more about the beauty and importance of having children and the fantasy for young adults about sex but this is a cultural influence which is not needed. As cited by Science Daily, “Adolescents who have high levels of exposure to television programs that contain sexual content are twice as likely to be involved in a pregnancy over the following three years as their peers who watch few such shows, according to a new RAND Corporation study.” (RAND, 2008, Para.1) The influence that the media has on people would need to be regulated for change. These are corporations which make money when someone buys the products they advertise for. In this; regulations should be put into place which protect the consumer from any form of cultural control or guidance. With a constant influence aimed at promoting population increase and sex the media has a hold on the future of society. Freedom of speech should be for the individual and not for the corporation. As Hollywood studios are providing a product, this
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