The Living History

It really struck me just how much so we are living history right now. Not that I am saying we at a turning point in history, even though honestly I feel like I do.. but the point is, all of us, worldwide, are living in history as it is unfolding, regardless of the outcome. Many of us feel that we are going to have no impact on it. And when we look back at the way history is currently written, there are few names out of the billions of people who have lived that are remembered.

But you know what... we live in a fascinating time. We live in a time where everyone has the a voice or the potential to voice themselves. It is more and more difficult for organizations to prevent us from saying what has truly happened. And I think this is wonderful. And I think it needs to be documented.. in your voice, by your hand.

We really are doing this too, to an extent that has never before been seen. So many people with blogs and videos that are easily accessible to anyone from anywhere (think of blogspot and youtube for instance..)

Really, what more could a person contribute to this? Individually, we can all we want :) ... I'm pondering the idea of going around to various parts of the world (in part just because I want to travel) but to have people tell me their individual histories, their perspective on life, on what is happening around them, how they feel.. and to do it completely unedited and with very little to perhaps even no narration. I wouldn't want my influence in the documentation other than just the fact that I am doing it.

So.. is this a good idea? Am I being silly? If a person were to do something like this, how would you go about getting funding? That's the only problem I can envision...