Value Transmission
Thursday, February 4th, 2010I guess what I’m saying is, in order for things like this (consensus non-profits) to be the default way we think about things (humanizing our society in general), it’s not enough to just be the change you want to see in the world, to live as if you’re already free (both common progressive slogans). Or rather, not that it’s not enough, but part of being change and living free is consciously communicating better values and possibilities to the world, through day-to-day conversation, through conscious creation of pop art… as Eddie Argos said, “Pop music transmits all of our culture’s most valued ideals from one generation to the next; let’s make sure we get it right.”
Yes – and not just pop music – and that requires more thought given to what values are important and how to speak about them. And more thought given to what human possibilities really are and communicating about them. I think that’s my new secret life project. Hooray to all progressive culture thinking!
Of course, this isn’t the only important thing, nor are people not doing it no good, and everyone’s going to disagree on what values and lessons in life are most important. Some people think “cherish the moment” is the message of the day, and you know what? They’re right, too.
