GoodWork Paper 18: GoodWork Among Young Professional Actors, Journalists, and Geneticists

Author(s): Kim Barberich, Marcy LeLacheur, Ryan Modri

Editor(s): Jeff Solomon, Series Editor

Media: Paper

Description: While many professions have an impact on society, this paper suggests that individuals working in journalism, science, and theater are uniquely positioned to do so: journalists control much of the external information that we receive about our world; scientists, particularly geneticists, have the means by which to alter our world (not to mention our physiology); and actors help us to make sense of the world by interpreting and reflecting back to us our human condition. This paper explores the main trends that emerge from the study of dedicated young actors, and when appropriate, references data from the study of dedicated young journalists and geneticists. Themes discussed include: ideals of good work, responsibilities, challenges, future of the domain, sustaining commitment, domain attrition, and training young professionals.