I believe firmly that teaching the humanities will save mankind. When young people are encouraged through constructive instruction to express their anger, their dreams, their fears and frustrations, they will creatively focus on solutions. In schools where students have been allowed to have input about gun control, retention, curriculum policy, school policy, and academic policy, the results have been very positive. Thus, this allows many future leaders to gain early experience at problem solving for many social ills. Learning expression through writing, drama, music, history, etc.
Writing helps focus the mind by revealing formulas that are respected and heard.
Writers can have impact. That is my message.