The study of the good life put’s prominence on finding our own individual path to happiness, while at the same time, being able to be aware of our surroundings. Human beings are adaptive creatures, meaning we unconsciously “fit in” with the culture we abide in. However, at what point does the pursuit of one’s good life become an extension of societies suggestions? In Clive Thompson’s article “I 'm So Totally, Digitally Close to You”, he describes a modern society that has conformed to the hands of social media, and as a result has suppressed creativity and individuality. However, when we look at Sophocles Antigone, Creon and Antigone possess two separate mindsets on what they believe to be right, and essentially Creon’s stubbornness and the
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state. Creon bears the burdens of law, focusing only his attention on politics and societal structure- the ability to make his own decisions is strained by his obligation to the rules of the state. Creon shows a strong sense of arrogance in a way because he identifies the power of the law with himself. His son Haimon says to …show more content…
In Clive Thompsons ““I 'm So Totally, Digitally Close to You”, it is evident that social media has indisputably become a significant part of modern communication and relationships. Even though there are many positives to networking, it is easy to get caught up in everything social media has to offer. According to a study conducted by Marketing Charts, people between the ages of 18 and 34 spend almost 4 hours on social media every day! The ability to distinguish what society values and what we our selves’ value is the key in how we aspire and seek our good life. It is easy to lose a sense of identity when we spend so much time investing in what’s going on outside our bubble. Conversely, as exemplified in Antigone, when we spend too much time inside our bubble, we can also lose sense of our individuality and emotion. So again, moderation is key. The ability to co-exist is crucial in maintaining a stable society. Thompson’s article brings attention to the dangers of becoming completely consumed by society where as in Antigone, we see the perils of completely isolating oneself from the general populations opinions. Think of the pursuit of the good life as a sailboat. Our own ideas and ambitions are the rudder, it steers us to where we want to go, where society is the water surrounding us. If we indulge completely into society, we will sink, however if we isolate ourselves from it, we go no
state. Creon bears the burdens of law, focusing only his attention on politics and societal structure- the ability to make his own decisions is strained by his obligation to the rules of the state. Creon shows a strong sense of arrogance in a way because he identifies the power of the law with himself. His son Haimon says to …show more content…
In Clive Thompsons ““I 'm So Totally, Digitally Close to You”, it is evident that social media has indisputably become a significant part of modern communication and relationships. Even though there are many positives to networking, it is easy to get caught up in everything social media has to offer. According to a study conducted by Marketing Charts, people between the ages of 18 and 34 spend almost 4 hours on social media every day! The ability to distinguish what society values and what we our selves’ value is the key in how we aspire and seek our good life. It is easy to lose a sense of identity when we spend so much time investing in what’s going on outside our bubble. Conversely, as exemplified in Antigone, when we spend too much time inside our bubble, we can also lose sense of our individuality and emotion. So again, moderation is key. The ability to co-exist is crucial in maintaining a stable society. Thompson’s article brings attention to the dangers of becoming completely consumed by society where as in Antigone, we see the perils of completely isolating oneself from the general populations opinions. Think of the pursuit of the good life as a sailboat. Our own ideas and ambitions are the rudder, it steers us to where we want to go, where society is the water surrounding us. If we indulge completely into society, we will sink, however if we isolate ourselves from it, we go no