Week of August 29th

JD Russo's talk stressed over and over the importance of leadership in a world of indifference. He suggested that people's go to safe gaurd from the problems of modern society was simply to choose not to care. It suggests that downfalls come not from a lack of awareness but a lack of care for the issues. The talk stuck out to me because it really defines just exactly why it is so important to have leaders and activists in today's society. It is easy to pass judgement or think that someone is wasting their time when they're strongly opinionated or speaking their voice when the truth is, society relies on us not to be passive when it comes to the issues that directly affect us. This idea makes me want to stand up for what I beleive in by making an effort to get things done, and always having a purpose. In today's world and even in the work force is one thing to know what you're doing, but another to know why you're doing it. One issue that has always stood out to me is the absurd carbon footprint our country has from the automobile industry. I hope one day to use the skills I learn in engineering and apply them to the cause to help protect our planet.