There are many instances were people wouldn't do things otherwise. without epidemics little would be accomplished. When i take time to think about it there are a lot of things i wouldn't bother doing if it wasn't a social epidemic. Clothes, Make up, spending money on frivoulous things and certain patterns of speech . These are all things that I wouldn't be motived to do on my own out side the context of modern society and its epidemics. I don't think these epidemics are bad things. Sure its annoying but there are also benifits. Without epidemics I think there would be a lot missing in my life. Epidemics can bring enjoyment to a lot of people. Just think of all the things you do every day and where your life would be without them. in some ways it maybe better but in others you may not be fufilled. I mean its a personal Stance but im not off put by all of societies epidemics. Alot of things would be missing in my life if there wasn't a women's right epidemic. Social Epidemics are a powerful medium for change. I think it can be positive I'm sure many may disagree.
Monday, February 4, 2008
reach the tipping point
The Three laws laid out by Gladwell make a lot of sense. I think that for an epidemic to kick off, all three are required. One cant happen with out the other. Social epidemics start all the time. They aren't started by just anyone in any situation and there has to be that flash that makes it stick in your mind. I think this has so much to do with all factors of human behavior.
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well jeni to be honest i agree with a lot of what you wrote! Our so society would be seemingly lacking without certain epedemics we have gone through. there is also a lot of unnecessarry shit that epedemics spread around aswell. its all very mind boggling. i think so far, the book is pretty intriguing. (?)
Great points, well said. Social epidemics can be about a whole lot more than fashion. They can bring about necessary change.
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