hey stupid

smart had one good idea. and that idea was stupid.

so don't be afraid to be stupid. but just don't be ignorant.

being stupid and being ignorant are two distinctly separate notions. while being stupid might land you a few snickers or a helpful hand, being ignorant affords you no tangible outcomes. nobody is going to point out your ignorance. by the time you think you have it all figured out, regret ensues. so it doesn't take a genius to figure out that ignorance inevitably leads to regret.

i wonder if my generation has the foresight to recognize our ignorance. to issues bigger than ourselves. environmental issues, economic/political issues, social issues. and if we do, are we able to change anything? to effect change to humanity requires us to rally. i don't think anyone who was born after the 70s knows how to rally anymore.

sure we already have overwhelming numbers of facebook groups and online petitions to gather enough signatures to make the earth spin the other way but do those things actually have as big an impact as say woodstock or tian'anmen square?

if we want change, we have to demonstrate it. starting from yourself. how about taking a few simple steps to help out the environment? it doesn't cost you a dime, but may make you feel better about living on this earth.

have a permanent waterbottle instead of drinking bottled water.

ride a bicycle the next time you decide to grab a cup o coffee. borrow one, buy one on the cheap 2nd hand. 60% of all journeys made in the US are under 1 MILE, and 90% of those trips are made in CARS. makes you go WOW doesn't it.

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do something. so that you know you are not being ignorant.

+listening to: throw your arms around me by mark seymour