“Better World”

EXCERPT from The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz

Today we are redefining the geography of community and accepting shared accountability for common human values. We have the chance to extend the notion that all men are created equal to every human being on the planet. This will require global structures and products we are only beginning to imagine.... Each of us in his or her own way can contribute something by thinking -- and acting -- like a true global citizen. We have only one world for all of us on earth, and the future really is ours to create, in a world we dare to imagine together.

My first step in making the world a better place might be ???

I have always believing in that in order to change the world, one has to be successful in himself first. After my graduation, I would pursue my dream in integrating high technology into architecture in a large scale. Building high-end, and top quality buildings, as the largest real estate company in Asia, I believe that I can earn a great amount of money, being a successful woman, and at the same time, making impact on this world. 

According to a publication by Maslow on the hierarchy of needs back in 1943, put forward the idea that shelter was and still is the most basic need that human beings desire psychologically for their survival. Shelter allows man to gain protection as well as a foundation for the establishment of a home. A great portion of the life of man is spent in their homes and the quality of life is more or less dependent on it. A constant upgrading in a person’s home is thus instrumental in allowing for an improvement in the quality of life. 

Improving technology and innovative advancements in the recent times have allowed for tremendous changes in human lives. The level of sophistication has brought a myriad of possibilities for human beings. Ease of task accomplishment and enhanced efficiency are some advantages that technology has brought about in the human life. 

Technology has become a part and parcel of every aspect of living and continues to portend even more potential in the near future. With the imminent threat of devastating climate change impacts, scientists, artists and various specialists in society have begun to devise ways of mitigating against such occurrences. In this endeavor, technology has been allowed man to be able to reduce the impact of his activities on the environment. 

One such development has been in the integration of technology in the constructions of houses. The concept of smart homes encapsulates the utilization of technological advancements and in creating houses with a greater degree of utility. Smart homes possess a central command that connects to all the appliances in the house and in effect allow for interaction of the appliances. Smart homes posit great potential in regards to enhancing efficiency of resource use and minimizing wastage. 

Its utilization can be achieved on large scale and in effect allow for greater strides in solving some of the resource challenges that the world is currently facing.