the conclusive argument
As shown by the statistics shared earlier in this project, adolescents clearly don't understand what the big deal is about writing. 'So some old people write stories some time, so what? What does that have to do with me?' Surprisingly enough (or unsurprisingly, if you're a writer), writing has a whole lot to do with . . . well, everything.
Think about it. The entire foundation of history and learning is based on written communication. The jumbled mess of symbols and letters that culminate to produce not one, but an estimated 6,500 languages in the modern world are the only reason that people are able to advance technology, investigate scientific enigmas and cure mysterious maladies.
When the Sumerians began docking symbols into blocks several centuries ago, it was for the sheer purpose of enforcing a system of order to establish rights over property, livestock and crops. Ancient civilizations and their native peoples relied entirely on spoken word to communicate effectively, but a system can only grow so much when relying on word-of-mouth to propel their communications. Word travels quickly, but it also travels inaccurately.
It isn't like writing suddenly became everyone's new habit, either. Literacy is not as easily accessible as iPhones and laptops that can easily translate and transcribe and transpose anything you could ever imagine. It takes time, patience, practice, commitment. In ancient societies, writing was considered an honored and esteemed profession, as only a few citizens were chosen to dedicate their time to such a difficult skill.
Up until the late 19th century, writing remained a trait of privilege, specifically one reserved primarily for white, wealthy men. Clearly it is a career of high regard since most of the world's past societies honored the difficulty and hardwork accompanied with adequate literacy and developing written language.
Even today when we know the importance of writing, 1 out of 5 people in the world are completely illiterate, although this population of people is concentrated mostly in third-world countries. Regardless, as other societies struggle to accomplish what the United States and most of Europe established centuries ago, the current generation still attempts to justify their incredible apathy for the written word in either production or observation.
While it is unclear how to encourage younger students (and even adults) to pick up a book every once in a while, it is clear that there is a distinct lack of appreciation for writers in present societies. I hope the information I have supplied will offer readers a glimpse into the past and will prove that although the times are always changing, the basic fundamentals of communication still remain no matter the shifts in human contact. As technology becomes more advanced and continues to consume the world market, the critical value placed within obtaining knowledge of writing will only grow exponentially. After all, in a world where we rely constantly on our smartphones, how could we ever maintain such constant contact without the utilization of writing?
Writers deserve more credit than they are supplied - I believe this much is clear. Now it is both my duty and the public's duty to ensure that these creative, hardworking men and women will continue to contribute to the ever-improving work force of global economies.
Think about it. The entire foundation of history and learning is based on written communication. The jumbled mess of symbols and letters that culminate to produce not one, but an estimated 6,500 languages in the modern world are the only reason that people are able to advance technology, investigate scientific enigmas and cure mysterious maladies.
When the Sumerians began docking symbols into blocks several centuries ago, it was for the sheer purpose of enforcing a system of order to establish rights over property, livestock and crops. Ancient civilizations and their native peoples relied entirely on spoken word to communicate effectively, but a system can only grow so much when relying on word-of-mouth to propel their communications. Word travels quickly, but it also travels inaccurately.
It isn't like writing suddenly became everyone's new habit, either. Literacy is not as easily accessible as iPhones and laptops that can easily translate and transcribe and transpose anything you could ever imagine. It takes time, patience, practice, commitment. In ancient societies, writing was considered an honored and esteemed profession, as only a few citizens were chosen to dedicate their time to such a difficult skill.
Up until the late 19th century, writing remained a trait of privilege, specifically one reserved primarily for white, wealthy men. Clearly it is a career of high regard since most of the world's past societies honored the difficulty and hardwork accompanied with adequate literacy and developing written language.
Even today when we know the importance of writing, 1 out of 5 people in the world are completely illiterate, although this population of people is concentrated mostly in third-world countries. Regardless, as other societies struggle to accomplish what the United States and most of Europe established centuries ago, the current generation still attempts to justify their incredible apathy for the written word in either production or observation.
While it is unclear how to encourage younger students (and even adults) to pick up a book every once in a while, it is clear that there is a distinct lack of appreciation for writers in present societies. I hope the information I have supplied will offer readers a glimpse into the past and will prove that although the times are always changing, the basic fundamentals of communication still remain no matter the shifts in human contact. As technology becomes more advanced and continues to consume the world market, the critical value placed within obtaining knowledge of writing will only grow exponentially. After all, in a world where we rely constantly on our smartphones, how could we ever maintain such constant contact without the utilization of writing?
Writers deserve more credit than they are supplied - I believe this much is clear. Now it is both my duty and the public's duty to ensure that these creative, hardworking men and women will continue to contribute to the ever-improving work force of global economies.