What would a 21st century Emerson have to say about the same topic?

21st century Emerson would have similar ideas on the american scholar, but he would have a different perspective, due to the different time periods.  Emerson would not be happy with the ways of today's american scholar.  Students don't realize that education is a privilege; not every child is blessed with learning how to read and write.  While technology such as calculators and computers is a necessity in today's American world, the american scholar abuses it, thus allowing the humankind to be dependent and sloth-like.  Emerson stated that "The next great influence into the spirit of the scholar, is, the mind of the Past,--in whatever form, whether of literature, of art, of institutions, that mind is inscribed." (The American Scholar, paragraph 12)  No matter what great influence the past is, the american scholar should always be welcome to speak his own mind, rather than become "the parrot of other men's thinking".  Emerson would also be shocked of what's happening in the world today: litter polluting the earth, third world countries with children starving, and innocent citizens dying in an unnecessary war.  The american scholar only thinks of himself while being so dependent on others, creating an egoistic attitude.  While some do attempt to help, "Help must come from the bosom alone."  The american scholar must be passionate about helping people, they cannot help if the only thing in their mind is their own benefit and their own success.  Emerson states true facts; if the american scholar does not change, he and the world might as well cease to exist.