How to Be a Man

What does it mean to be a man?  The physique of Hercules?  The intelligence of Einstein?  The ambition of Martin Luther King Jr.?  The chivalry of King Arthur's knights?  The dependability of Joseph the Carpenter? What defines a man's "manliness"?  Today's world - if you ask me - has a very unclear definition for the men of our time.  This can leave them both confused and stressed, and none of us want that.

Here is my string of thoughts as to what makes a man "a Man."

Who Will Actually READ This?

Because I'm visiting Daniel's college this week, I've been attending classes with him.  One of his classes had a discussion based on an Article by Nicholas Carr that investigated whether or not Google has made us stupid. One of the first issues he addresses is how Google and other internet mediums of information have altered the way that we read and consequently, the way we think.  He uses many examples throughout the history of writing and reading that emphasize how people allow technology to alter the way we absorb information.  After the internet became a household commonality, information was easier to obtain.  While this made writing papers and curious researching easier, it also opened the gates for many distractions from the actual writing on the webpage.  Advertisements, hyperlinks, pictures etc. distract readers from the actual content of the article and more. In fact, he believes that articles longer than four paragraphs go either only partially read or skimmed.  This is likely due to people believing it is excess or unnecessary information, being lazy, or not appreciating the artistry behind the development of an essay, paper, or even blog entry.