Individuality In Today's Conformist Society

One significant issue in contemporary culture is the lack of individuality in today’s conformist society. Since the modern world is a multicultural melting pot, being one’s own person can go against traditional social norms. This is a problem that matters because of the surprising phenomenon of conformity that makes people surrender to it without resistance. Many people are rushed or stressed in life, so they resort to what the rest of society is doing. Thus, becoming too much of a conformist rather than an individual. Conformity, however, is part of nature. Mankind thrives on it like a honeybee thrives on flowers. The idea of the world as one is often misunderstood and taken too seriously, especially within organized groups such as cults. Philosophy, however, helps both the group and individual to reach self-actualization. Throughout my life, I have come to adopt philosophy as a major aspect of my thinking and self-identification. Believing that individuality is more important than conforming is a viewpoint shared and supported by Transcendental philosophers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Two major principles in which they lived by are the power of the individual and encouragement of non-conformity. Another successful movement and philosophy that shares

Through reality, one will find my true passion for science and its potential. In the case of self-interest, I try to pursue my happiness while not negatively influencing others; however, this does not convey that I neglect my community. While attending NC Governor’s School, a five and a half week long summer program, I learned to seek the harmony between personal philosophy and personal relations. Being attentive of others while still holding true to individual beliefs is what I now practice. Identifying my social and private roles in life is one way philosophical living is greatly