The Naive Society

From Apple to our leaders; from the economy to the news. We are considered a naive society. A group of socialites that swear individuality and yet we are followers. Do we have a choice? Because of the many forms of news outlets in America, we are drawn into a person, an ideal, the lifestyle, the technology and the madness. From billboard advertisement to the internet, the mind is captivated by research and development teams. How could this happen? Because of technology and the convergence of advertisement, society has been brainwashed. We have accepted things that weren't thought acceptable. We are drawn by the sex appeal, the color and the infatuation of something.

A great example is the iPad. Sounding like a futuristic Tampon. The name has become irrelevant due to the legions that followed every "i" Apple has created. So I decided to do my research. Anyone could purchase a laptop at the same cost, more features and yet we are drawn to it. The excuse of touch gives the item the sex appeal over it's counter parts. The desires of iPad ownership, makes the person an elite among those who can't afford one. The buyer is now a follower and less an individual. I remember a time when Windows was the only platform of choice. Now Apple, Google and others have given us an outlet other than normality. The word Windows has returned to it's original form. The word associated to a house.

Our leaders have promised paved roads of growth. The redemption from the promises of the past and yet we are still suffering from the mistakes they continue to make. Society looks a the persons charisma and character not the persons track record.

As for the economy; Bank bailouts, skyrocketing defects, high unemployment and the uncertain future for home owners. The American dream is becoming an American nightmare while we continue to follow the political promises and not the wisdom we know.

Watching the news of the 80's; I can't recall ever hearing any person who became iconic without the pain and suffering, the climb to stardom. Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince and others paved the roads through hard work. We are in a era of ingrates. Societies that believe name is FAME. I remember when Paris Hilton was a speck of dirt in the Hilton name. Now she is a monthly conversation piece. She represents everything Hilton including the dirt. Our youth barely knows the history of the Hilton brand. Paris has replaced it.

My name is Mark Velazquez. My personal website is http://duzkiss.com I have a personal blog at http://duzkiss.blogspot.com I use these sites to allow viewers to follow every article I make as well as other personal projects.