Contrary to popular belief, change is not always good. Some changes are good while others are not, and REAL wisdom lies in being able to discern the difference between the two in a relatively short period of time without succumbing to that most common malady afflicting mankind–mindless conformity–and blindly following the masses akin to a dog futilely chasing its tail for hours upon hours. Change in itself is value-neutral and should in every instance be evaluated strictly on its innate merits, not on its current level of popularity or lack thereof. Of course, this same bare-knuckle strategy could and should be employed with age-old customs and traditions–as well as institutions–that typically escape the microscope of constructive scrutiny, chiefly for sentimental reasons.
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