Brave Ordinary People Who Changed the World

  • Thread starter Thread starter rootX
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

This discussion centers on the concept of "brave ordinary people who changed the world," highlighting figures such as Tank Man, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, and Dorothy Counts. Participants share personal heroes, emphasizing individuals who have faced significant social risks or hardships, including the Tuskegee Airmen and astronauts. The conversation also touches on the impact of historical figures like Leonardo Da Vinci and Jaco Pastorius, illustrating how their contributions inspire admiration and respect. Ultimately, the forum underscores the importance of recognizing everyday heroes who sacrifice for the greater good.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of historical figures and their contributions to social change
  • Familiarity with the Civil Rights Movement and its key events
  • Knowledge of the significance of personal sacrifice in heroism
  • Awareness of cultural icons and their societal impact
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the life and impact of Dorothy Counts on civil rights
  • Explore the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen to American history
  • Learn about the significance of the 1968 Olympics Black Power salute
  • Investigate the influence of Jaco Pastorius on modern music and bass playing
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for historians, educators, social activists, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of ordinary individuals on societal change and the concept of heroism.

  • #31
Richard Dawkins.
 
Science news on Phys.org
  • #32
I don't really have any heroes. The way I see it, people do things for one of two reasons:

-They either have to do it
or
-They enjoy doing it.

Either way, it seems stupid to look up to someone who's doing what they have to do and why would I look up to someone who was just doing something they enjoy doing?

Besides, if I looked up to someone I'd have to spend time trying to be them and why would I want to be them when I can be me?
 
  • #33
Cyrus said:
What did Kurt Cobain stand for?

Ok, not necessarily what he stood for what he went through growing up, etc, I see parallels.
 
  • #34
SticksandStones said:
-They either have to do it
or
-They enjoy doing it.

Here's what I think. ...
Most of the people I mentioned didn't have good lives (So, I don't think they really enjoyed their lives). And, they weren't forced into what they did. They rather made a distinction between right and wrong and screwed their lives for making this society better. They had guts (see China man) to stand against what is wrong and that's what made them hero (better than good people - now good people can easily stand for the right because of those heroes - see Tribdog quote above.) And because of them, we are living in better society (See Obama who is very talented but couldn't have made to presidential election if some people hadn't fought for the equal rights. Now it is so easy for good people to stand against racism.).
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
550
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
1K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 68 ·
3
Replies
68
Views
9K
  • · Replies 98 ·
4
Replies
98
Views
13K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K