"For the wise men of old the cardinal problem had been how to conform the soul to reality, and the solution had been knowledge, self-discipline, and virtue. For magic and applied science alike the problem is how to subdue reality to the wishes of men..." 

--C.S. Lewis

It is good to stop and ponder our world once in a while. 

Are we a society bent on becoming better people, or using discovery and invention to allow us to be lax people without suffering immediate consequences?

In addition to answering this on a personal level, consider how it applies to our politics, governance and freedoms. 

Are we as a society doing the things that genuinely earn freedom? 

Or do we want to be free but unbothered with maintaining our freedom? 

Do we wish others would handle things like freedom so we could just enjoy the benefits?