[TheNextOne]

Does anyone else have that pressing urge that they need to contribute something that will further mankind or advance humanity, even if it is in some minor way? I know that on some level we all contribute in our own way at our jobs, however I feel a more direct need than just that, for what I guess would be called a scientific contribution i.e. the most "fundamental" type. I'm aware that I'm no Einstein, Newton, or Tesla, which makes it even worse as it's very difficult to make even a mediocre (yet still original) contribution to mankind (or the scientific community).

I'd obviously prefer if the contribution was something that advanced humanity's understanding in some small way that at least helps us push forward or provides some impetus. Ironically, this is a rather frustrating feeling because it usually takes an incredibly talented person or a near-genius to make even a small, yet significant (and original) contribution to science. Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone gets this feeling and whether they just ignore it or learn to run with it in some way?

[Lonely_90]

I want to be known for something, I don't know if I could do anything scientific,but I want to raise awareness on racism, it's terrible in the states, and I truly believe if we start accepting people who are different from us,we can come together.

I try to contribute to humanity by posting helpful information here at PC. I have also done volunteer work. I believe in helping others in small ways is just as important as the big contributions of geniuses.

[TheNextOne]

Both of you are on the same track as what I mean. Good to know I'm not alone
I should probably try to in some way use it to produce something. It sounds like the two of you are using it for good already.

[unaluna]

That's why I like the slogan, "Think globally, act locally." But also if you just do the best job you can every day at your regular job, whatever it is, you put good karma into the world.