Final Ideal Society

I did not trade my cards with anybody, but I have valid reasons. My goal was to have a balanced society. I chose Einstein, Beyonce, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mother Theresa, and Lieutenant Horatio Caine from CSI: Miami. As I spoke to some of my classmates, I noticed a common trend in the choices that were picked. Many students chose Einstein or Martin Luther King, Jr. as their societies' scholars and leaders, and a saintly figure, such as Gandhi or Mother Theresa. I found that others and I had similar goals in mind when deciding our societies, so I did not see a need to trade any of my people. However, I was offered a Kanye West card, which I refused. I believe Beyonce is the better choice because Kanye West could potentially introduce inappropriate ideas to my society's youth. I do not believe that he would be a good influence, which is why I was satisfied with the entertainer I had chosen. A flaw my society might have is having too much of a focus on structure and service. Beyonce is the only person I chose to promote a sociable society, but not all people may like what she has to offer. She represents one style of music and fashion that I would prefer, but not what others might like. I think my society also lacks a leader in extracurricular activities. There is nobody in my society, who promotes athletics or other activities besides service. Another flaw my society has is the lack of a person or player who connects the citizens together, such as a common enemy or a sports team. It is important for society to at least agree on one thing or else it might cause a division in its citizens. I believe my society contains the basic qualities I would like to be represented. I chose people who I thought not only reflected what should be most valued in a society, but also reflected concepts that are most important to me.

Ideal Society

In my ideal society, I would have a balance of morality, logic, and some social aspects. The five people that would best represent my society would be Lieutenant Horatio Caine from CSI: Miami, Beyonce, Albert Einstein, Mother Theresa, and Martin Luther King, Jr. I chose Lieutenant Horatio Caine to be the law enforcement and the government. On the show, he plays a prominent role in leading his police force into various investigations. There has yet to be a case that he struggles with. Caine uses his logic and reasoning to solve any crime he faces. I think having logic and reasoning is something crucial for one to have in order to live in a society. I chose Beyonce to be the entertainer, sexual being, and artist. Beyonce entertains others with her beautiful voice and steers away from making bad decisions. I think she is also a very classy woman, which is something I would like to promote in my society. There should be a sense of pride in one's appearance, but not arrogance. One should not look frumpy, but strive for an elegant look. Beyonce can also spread her sense of style with others to follow. She also has the presence of a good friend or sister. Albert Einstein would be the scientist, scholar, and teacher. Einstein is known for his inventions and with his intelligence, he can solve any mental or mechanical problem. His mind is extremely sharp, which I believe to be rare among people. He has a desire to learn and achieve further than many others. With his knowledge and brilliance, my society would have most of its problems solved. Mother Theresa would assist in bringing about morality. Everybody needs to experience the power of serving others. It is a special feeling that motivates one to do more. Mother Theresa would be the nurturer and mother figure. She would share her love and care with others. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be the leader and the enlightener. His powerful words left a mark on society. He started a movement that turned into a success and risked his life for society's good. This is a leader worth having; a leader who puts others before himself without seeking any benefits of being "in control". Not only have I balanced my logical and moral aspects of society with Horatio Caine and Einstein on one end and Mother Theresa and Martin Luther King, Jr. on the other, I also managed to create a very diverse society with many different cultural backgrounds!