spring olympics
i think they “should” start having the spring olympics. all the competitions for the spring olympics, however, would be contributions to the world, not sports. categories could include fields within science, politics, education, art, etc. each country would nominate their top “candidates” for each of these categories. the actual “event” would look more like the olympic award ceremony, as opposed to a competition. medals for gold, silver, and copper would be given. medals would be award to both men and women in each category, and maybe also non-gendered individuals, if so desired.
what is the purpose of these spring olympics? well, currently, children have many people to look up to, as role models. however, most of them are famous by virtue of looking good, or performing some skill. not that these are not very admirable and impressive traits, but i think it might also be nice for role models to exist by virtue of their contribution to society, not merely their physique or performance talent. these people would not be competing intentionally, but rather, by simply following their passions. children from every country in the world would therefore have a role model in every discipline, both male and female. the awards would be given based on largest contribution to the field in the preceding year. perhaps these awards would incentivize children to devote their energies to these disciplines as well as sports and performance arts, instead of only sports and performance arts.
thoughts?
5 months ago