Abby Gonda

“Great thoughts speak to thoughtful minds, but great actions speak to all humankind.” It is easy to say that actions speak louder than words. To say something is one thing, but to actually take the lead and step up is a different story. Many great change agents have done more than just spoken to a crowd of people. They have fought for what they believe is right and more importantly, for what would benefit other people significantly. People in society today can also greatly impact other people by following through with what they say and actually showing what they can do. If more people would act instead of just speaking about changing the world and society, the world would already be different.

In history, many great historical figures have acted out rather than just speaking about it. One example is Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks decided the way she and other African-Americans were being treated on Public transportation was unacceptable. She took a chance for herself and others like her, and there were of course, consequences. But, what Rosa Parks did changed everything for the way African Americans are treated in public places today. No matter how big or small the problem, if you think you’re being treated unjustly, you will do so much for yourself if you take a chance and act rather than just sitting back and thinking about it. Chances are, you aren’t the only person who feels that way.

In our society today, many people would like to see a change in our economy and in their own personal lives as well. To make a change, we don’t need to stand around with our hands in our pockets but rather step up and take action. Take something simple, such as helping a neighbor, or something major, like coming up with a plan to benefit your community. When you take the steps to make changes for the better more and more people are willing to help you and they will trust you to follow through. This process will help us to all tolerate each other much, much better than we already do.

Taking a step towards what you want to achieve will help yourself and it will help others. Sometimes the best feeling is to not only get something out of a situation for yourself but to also see that you are helping others and making life easier for them. In the future, we would have less problems if we reached out and helped each other rather than just complaining about what needs to be done. If we want to see a change, we need to make a change. To make this change, we can begin to help each other and all get on the same page about what needs to be done. Once this happens, the world will honestly be a better and more pleasant place to be.

It is easy to see that actions speak much louder than words. Without actions, history would have been a completely different story and our lives as we know it would also be drastically different. People would not have the same rights and equality that they do today if it were not for great icons of history that have changed situations for the better for everybody. When we begin to learn that it is alright to take the lead and challenge ourselves and others to do what is right, that is when the truth behind the saying “great thoughts speak to thoughtful minds, but great actions speak to all humankind.” really comes through.

If I could design one thing that is a blend of form and function that would improve people’s lives it would be a car that powers itself. This car would look lustrous and dignified. Being in a car like this will increase your status on the road. This automobile will have magnetic strips on the bottom of it which will react to magnetic strips in the road. This will help guide your transportation through the many roads you will follow. Driving will no longer be a stressful activity. You can actually be reading a book or having a nice conversation with your family without the stressful side effects of other reckless drivers. Looking forward, we will have less human error with more cars like this on the road making traveling much more stress free than ever before.

There have been many technological advances made in history, but the most important and beneficial to society is the invention of the computer. Without the computer, everything would need to be stored and written by hand. Because of our ability to store information in computers, we have increased productivity. Frequently updated news and entertainment are also a benefit to society. Having constantly updated news and entertainment allows everyone to get the same information immediately. Finally, the computer provides us with a much easier way of personal communication. Without this form of communication, information between individuals would travel much more slowly. The computer is very beneficial to us today and will continue to provide us with more information and updates to help us in the future.

The computer is one of the most important technological advances in history because it has increased the productivity of workers today. Before the computer, ideas had to be either hand written or typed on a typewriter. Those are both slower processes that do not come close to the quickness of using a computer. Computers are well rounded machines that allow us do many things we need to get done at work such as organization. For example, we have programs today that can take data, interpret it, and analyze it. This is very beneficial for students at school and businesses that need to file important information. Unlike typewriters or handwritten products, the computer also provides tools that will make your work better and will eliminate mistakes. Computers are very useful today in the working and education fields.

Without the computer, we would not be provided with readily available news and entertainment. Having this benefit, we are able to receive the same information from the same sources consistently. Without this information provided, we would not always have universal and constant up to date news. Although television provides us with news, it is only at scheduled times whereas the computer can give you information at any time of day. We are also provided with information on almost any given topic. This benefits everyone. For example, students often need to look up information for school reports and the most popular choice for them is to use the computer. Since it is constantly updated, it is the most reliable research source when used properly. Using the computer is also the quickest way to find your information.

The computer also provides us with an extremely quick way to communicate with one another. Instead of handwriting a letter and then sending it through the mail, we have the option of e-mail and Instant Messenger programs. Sending a handwritten letter will usually take several days or more where an email or an Instant Message will only take seconds to reach the receiving end. This is another feature of computers that benefits all of society. For example, businesses are able to send out important messages to everyone at once instead of contacting each person individually. Families are able to stay in touch easily in spite of distance. Certain schools have gone paperless by issuing laptops to students. It is plain to see the impact that computers have made on communication today.

In every aspect of our lives, the computer is present. From our home to our job to the grocery store, computers are helping us everyday in life. It is difficult to imagine the world today without computers. There are many tasks we take for granted today that are done on the computer. We use our computers at work to better compete in the business world. We are able to receive news and entertainment at any time, anywhere. Having the benefit of sharing information within seconds has enhanced our communication. It is easy to see how the computer is the most beneficial advance in technology today.

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