Would you stick your hand in a lion’s mouth?
Those that answer yes are the ones who end up changing society. These are the ones that should be applauded. Risk is something that left the western world a long time ago. We have become complacent, leaving the door wide open for the brave few.
We aspire to the common
As much as we would all like to believe that the world is full of possibility, it is not. Distribution of information is limited where possible. The internet has not reached everyone.
Just under 60% of the population of the planet has access to the internet. Of this minor majority, most children now aspire to be YouTubers rather than astronauts.
With so much perceived possibility, no-one will ever achieve all their dreams, or will they? Fame is manufactured, with most children preferring to be a YouTube star than look to be an astronaut.
Today's kids are three times more likely to aspire toward a career as a YouTuber rather than an astronaut, according to a new study.
CNBC.Com, Kids now dream of being professional YouTubers
With the internet being everywhere, or at least the perception that it is everywhere, children want to be a part of it. The dream of being an astronaut is tough but a YouTube star needs only to grow his or her audience. This is the perception…
