Okay, so I'm right in the middle of watching Scott McCloud giving a speech. First of all, he is an amazing public speaker. Phenomenal. I would be okay in a life outside comics if I could give academic presentations as well as he does. Here's the main point, however...a slide pops up during his talk on looking to the future, and it says this:
Learn From Everyone
Follow No One
Watch For Patterns
Work Like Hell
For anyone who doesn't know me, or even those who don't know me as well as they like, I can tell you that these words are how I've lived the entirety of my life so far. Without trying to sound contrary to the idea behind it, it is important to express that this is how EVERYBODY should live their life.
Aside from any arguments about morality and ethics, this is quite possibly the best model for a successful society. Yes, people should continue to be and do good, but aside from that, they should not continue to be sheep to the shepherd. Stand up and take responsibility for life, don't let other people live it for you. Walk out your front door and make a discovery. Stake you claim in history. This is what is needed for humanity to regain its humanity.
...and now, I will return to Mr. McCloud's speech.
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Winter Fox
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