This point of view has been popularized by the phrase «Do your own thing,» and it has resulted in an affirmation of just about every goal imaginable within the plethora of possible objectives that people could
choose — pleasure, power, wealth, prestige, even violent
activism for
social betterment.
Leaders in the
social - justice, nonprofit and
activism sectors made up a disproportionate share of those appointed to help the mayor - elect
choose top administrative officials, advise on policy ideas and even help guide his approach to the budget.