At the beginning of the story, the main character is an optimistic, idealistic young man who dreams of transforming society and making the world a better place. He has strong faith in the power of technology and believes that with it, he can create a more equitable society. By the end of the story, his outlook has changed drastically. He has experienced the harsh realities of politics and been forced to confront the limits of what technology can do. He is now more realistic and realizes that he cannot simply rely on technology to solve society's problems. This accounts for the changes in his outlook and personality.