Me vs The Future

In the last journal, I wrote a science fiction vignette about how one day comets come crashing down on earth and completely change the previous biomes that once existed to the opposite of it. And with this huge change to everyday life people had to adapt but refused at first and chose to live life the hard way. I foresee that if there was a catastrophic event that did happen in the near but far future, the society that we live in today would turn into total chaos. There are certain aspects that unite us all, but if everything changed in an instant, everyone would be worried about themselves and wouldn’t hesitate to help anyone else but themselves. In Thomas Hobbes Leviathan, he says that all men are selfish, they see each other as enemies and will do whatever they must do in order for themselves to benefit. If the world was to fall into shambles, then as a society people would need to come together like never before. Obviously people would want to help the people they know like their friends and family, but they would also need to help the people they don’t know. There’s a possibility that by helping someone else they can end up helping you. People have to come together and share the knowledge and resources they have with one another. Even if it’s the smallest amount you can share you’ll still be helping that person or family out. And one way or another that generosity will come back to you. If everyone comes together and helps each other out then there can maybe be peace. For if people don’t come together and choose to be selfish, then war and destruction will break out and only more damage will be done and more people will be caught in the line of fire, unable to escape. Already in today’s society there is already so much division between people. The gap keeps growing and if it continues, it will be hard to bridge the gap in the future. 

The role that I can play in making sure the near future isn’t full of destruction and chaos is to the world and the people as much as I can. If I see someone in need, whether it is a friend, family member, stranger or a homeless person I can do my best to try and help them in any way possible. Even if it isn’t a grand gesture, as long as I find a way to help them. As for helping the earth and the creatures that inhabit it as well, I am doing my best to be as sustainable as possible. Obviously a big one is to recycle and to not litter by throwing away trash. But I also try to get products that are biodegradable so it’s less harmful to the environment. Whenever I get multiple drinks and they have the plastic thing around them that keeps them together, I cut them so they don’t potentially harm an animal. Whenever I go out, whether it’s to a store or anywhere I always make sure I have my own reusable bags so I don’t have to use a plastic bag. I have my own water bottle that I can use over and over again. Also I would say a good amount of the skincare and makeup products I use I tend to go for the ones that are biodegradable, or have elements that aren’t as harmful to the environment and most of the skincare products I use come in glass bottles and I find a way to repurpose those bottles. And I can try to be a bridge or peacemaker and help people from two different parties understand or even try to see the other person’s perspective about a certain topic. People need to find a way to respect others and their options, they don’t have to agree with them but at least try to see their side. These are the ways in which I am doing my best to try to help the world and the environment out. It may not seem like a lot but a little bit helps out in the long run.