Change is often seen as a positive thing, with the emphasis being on that if we change we become better, more advanced or stronger, but is this always the case? Over the past 20 years the world has seen a massive amount of cultural and social change with technological advancements in particular, improving many people's way of life. But every change results in consequences, good and bad, and it is very difficult to predict the outcomes of every change made because it is complicated for us to see exactly how the future will unfold. .
There are many examples where change can be a very positive and productive force. For example, when the Whitlam government was elected into power in 1972, he paved the way for Australia to move forward in it's ideals to recognise the status of women, indigenous Australian's and equal eduction for all. This extremely beneficial change in government meant that there was progress in Australian society, and Whitlam's influence is still felt today. Without change, things could not improve and develop, so change is crucial and happens every day in micro and macro environments, whether we want it to or not. .
We accept change when it benefits our lifestyle, accords with our values and appears to be useful and easily demonstrated or applied, but many times, the long term effects on things such as the environment, health, education and the general well-being of society, are not accounted for as the change is only discussed on a short term basis. We don't bother to study what will happen into the future if this change occurs and so problems arise. One example of this is when the cane toad was introduced into Queensland. It was a perfect way of ridding the cane fields of pests but thought was not given as to the effects on the natural flora and fauna, or how quickly the cane toad would reproduce. While some change can appear to be progressing or benefiting society, the long term effects are more harmful than ever imagined.