The world is very different now from the world of 5o years ago. Ideas used to persist for long periods of time and helped form a cultural identity. Unfortunately, those same tendencies to hold onto idea also have us prejudices and sterotypes that were often very harmful. However, it is also good for society to have a memory that lasts longer than the current news cycle. Part of our system of government requires that we develop memories so that we can decide what works and what does not.
Today the top-rated search ion the internet s for Brooke Hogan, a person who is now starting a movie career. How did this person become popular or a top search celebrity. Kim Kardasian is breaking up with Reggie Bush. I didn't know the two were an item. The only item that has political resonance is the cash-for-clunkers Bill that was introduced to get people to trade in their old fuel inefficient cars for new cars with higher fuel efficiency. What does this say about the United States? Does this pre-occupation with the present help us to determine what will be good for the future.
How is the country supposed to improve an educationsystem if there isn't a national consciousmness. Perfhaps we should all twitter in our idea about life.
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