What form of literature serves society better, works which pioneer new societal values or works which reflect society's values?

New social values are oftentimes presented in radical literary works. While such literature is more stimulating and entertaining to the audience, it is futile to try and determine if it serves society better than conservative forms which merely reflect society's values. Approach any piece of literature with suspicion. Whether it is a novel or a news report, it is only the product of a human mind and therefore never objective. Take it with a grain …

…rate their happiness). If society was the ship of humanity in the sea of life, radical literature would be the sails, and conservative literature would be the rudder. Without one, there would be no motion and without the other there would be no direction. Too much of one can lead to crashing on the rocks while too much of the other can hamper forward motion. Both complement each other in the ultimate service of society.