This blog is about the changing definition of being a man. Each generation has a different way a defining manhood. The article written by the McKay’s talked about how characteristics of generations rotate throughout history. This makes sense to me. When a person is born they are influenced by the social happenings of that time in history. The adults they are raised with are also influenced by these events. This is turn, plays a large part in how the children are treated and raised. One of the examples given in the writing is how “Artisits (born 1843-1859) were born during a crisis. The caregivers of these children were overprotective because of the situation in the country.

 

Nick Woodman is the definition of a man for this generation. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 1997. He attempted two companies, unsuccessful at getting either off the ground. He was determined not to quit but needed some time to re-think his next move. He went on a surf trip and used his 35mm camera to try to get action shots. He noticed others having difficulty getting good action shots. The available equipment was either too expensive or it was impossible to get close enough to the event. This experience led his to create the GoPro. This is an affordable camcorder attached to a belt placed around your body. Nick and his wife sold shell necklaces from their car along the California coast to finance the project They borrowed his mothers sewing machine to attach the belts to the cameras. Today the cameras are digital, waterproof, have wifi capabilities and are affordable at $200-$400. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Woodman)

 

Nick has donated $500 million to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation this year. The money will be used “to start a donor-advised fund they are calling the Jill + Nicholas Woodman Foundation.” This is a new foundation and they are still in the process of devising the giving strategies. (https://philanthropy.com/article/No-6Nicholas.Jill/151809)

 

Nick was born in 1975 making him a Nomad, according to the article written by the McKays. It states “Nomad children grow up fast and often engage in risky behavior.” This trait describes Nick Woodman. He likes to play hard, isn’t afraid to take business risks, and gives back big.

 

 

“The Cyclical Nature of History | The Art of Manliness.” The Art of Manliness. 12 July 2012. Web. 8 Aug. 2015.

“No. 6: Nicholas and Jill Woodman.” The Chronicle of Philanthropy. 8 Feb. 2015. Web. 8 Aug. 2015.

Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 8 Aug. 2015.`