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What matters to you and why?
"Ignorance is bliss". Though I've heard this phrase my entire life, I disagree with it. As an inquisitive person growing up, I've asked a lot of questions for the simple reason that I want to be informed. From defining words that I don't know to watching the news and being aware of current events, knowing has been what matters to me. Knowing about the issues of our day, knowing about the policies of our government, knowing even when it hurts to know. For with knowledge, one can begin to solve the issues and problems the world faces. I had this naive thought that if I was aware, I could change the world for the better. As a result, knowing, above all else, became my objective, my motivation and my passion.
But it wasn't until I saw this quote by Thomas Jefferson that I really understood that knowing is not enough. You have to inform others about what you know. "Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty." Seeing this quote inspired me to take a hard look at the American public. Are we informed? The answer is no. Ignorance is more prevalent in our country today than ever before. Many people do not understand nor wish to understand the issues facing them. But, more importantly, ignorance has led many people into deep apathy towards important matters that define our political, economic and social state as a country and as people. This simple realization led me to the discovery that I if wanted to change the world for the better, I not only needed to be aware, but I needed to help others become aware. I needed to help others have a voice. My passion of knowing had evolved into a need of informing others.
As a result of this discovery, I can say today that I want to inform others in the world and live in a place where ignorance is not bliss. Why? Because being informed is the only sure way to express concern that leads to action. That is what really matters to me.
What matters to you and why?
"Ignorance is bliss". Though I've heard this phrase my entire life, I disagree with it. As an inquisitive person growing up, I've asked a lot of questions for the simple reason that I want to be informed. From defining words that I don't know to watching the news and being aware of current events, knowing has been what matters to me. Knowing about the issues of our day, knowing about the policies of our government, knowing even when it hurts to know. For with knowledge, one can begin to solve the issues and problems the world faces. I had this naive thought that if I was aware, I could change the world for the better. As a result, knowing, above all else, became my objective, my motivation and my passion.
But it wasn't until I saw this quote by Thomas Jefferson that I really understood that knowing is not enough. You have to inform others about what you know. "Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty." Seeing this quote inspired me to take a hard look at the American public. Are we informed? The answer is no. Ignorance is more prevalent in our country today than ever before. Many people do not understand nor wish to understand the issues facing them. But, more importantly, ignorance has led many people into deep apathy towards important matters that define our political, economic and social state as a country and as people. This simple realization led me to the discovery that I if wanted to change the world for the better, I not only needed to be aware, but I needed to help others become aware. I needed to help others have a voice. My passion of knowing had evolved into a need of informing others.
As a result of this discovery, I can say today that I want to inform others in the world and live in a place where ignorance is not bliss. Why? Because being informed is the only sure way to express concern that leads to action. That is what really matters to me.
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