Should such a mechanism that has this much power in its effectiveness to reach everyone, whether in a good way or bad, be controlled somehow? Can globalization be controlled? .
There are many reasons to think that globalization might undermine cultural diversity and at the same time foster it. Between the globalization of the economy and the tyranny of the internet, there is no such thing as an isolated country anymore. Is this a good thing or bad thing? First we will start with the culturally bad aspects in context with the internet and the so called digital divide between the east, west, rich and poor. With more than 3.2 million new pages of content every 24 hours ("Indigenous Internet") and an estimated 1 billion users by 2005 ("Indigenous Internet") the internet proves as a powerful influence and hegemonic power. Take the United States, which exerts enormous amounts of hegemonic influence, in promoting its values, habits, and beliefs through popular culture and the news media. The U.S exerts so much influence in fact, that America actually begins to get accused of trying to "Americanize" the rest of the world. Thrusting their ideas of what to eat, what music to listen to, and how to dress, making all human practices predictable and therefore profitable. This idea is exemplified by the spread of fast food industries i.e. Mc Donald's in almost every corner in the world. Multinational corporations such as Mc Donald's exploit basic material desires and create similar lifestyles hence, diminishes a countries culture. If you think about it, most of the content on the internet is in English, so these corporations with their global marketing campaigns promote a certain kind of consumerist culture and capitalistic ideals. Is the internet an example of Western domination that will eventually abolish diverse culture as we know it? Or can cultures "globalize" and join the information "super highway" to ensure cultural survival? Cultures can, because the internet also provides glorious opportunities to not only strengthen culture but to spread their culture as well.
Heat and drought may cause forests to die and food crops to fail. ... One major cause of global warming is the use of fossil fuels. ... When the flames die down, nothing is left but acres of blackened, lifeless countryside. ... The degree of change depends on the degree of global warming. ... Another major effect of global warming is the rising of seas. ...
Heat and drought may cause forests to die and food crops to fail. ... One major cause of global warming is the use of fossil fuels. ... When the flames die down, nothing is left but acres of blackened, lifeless countryside. ... The degree of change depends on the degree of global warming. ... Another major effect of global warming is the rising of seas. ...
About ten to twenty years ago the whole theory of global warming was just that a theory. ... What is Global Warming? ... Glaciers are melting around the world, mountaintop snowcaps are becoming smaller, and coral reefs are dying off because the seas are becoming to warm. These are just a few of the many problems that are arising from the effects of global warming. ... The occurrences that scientist say can happen during global warming are indeed happening. ...
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Is the Threat of Global Warming Real? Is the threat of global warming real? ... Brian Tucker believes that global warming is "science fiction". ... People everywhere are seeing the effects of global warming, whether it is their grass dying (from a rising temperature), or the rise in the ocean level. ... As I stated earlier I think global warming has started. ...
The Effects of Global Warming Global Warming will perhaps be, in theory, one of the greatest threats to test the capabilities of mankind. ... So what is Global Warming? ... Scientists are also certain that global warming will cause sea levels to rise. ... A major concern is how global warming will affect agriculture. ... Extremely hot temperatures increase the number of people who die on a given day for many reasons: People with heart problems are vulnerable because one's cardiovascular system must work harder to keep the body cool during hot weather. ...
The Effects of Global Warming Global Warming will perhaps be, in theory, one of the greatest threats to test the capabilities of mankind. ... So what is Global Warming? ... Scientists are also certain that global warming will cause sea levels to rise. ... A major concern is how global warming will affect agriculture. ... Extremely hot temperatures increase the number of people who die on a given day for many reasons: People with heart problems are vulnerable because one's cardiovascular system must work harder to keep the body cool during hot weather. ...
Global Warming Global Warming, aside from pollution is one of scientists biggest concerns. Global Warming is caused by the Greenhouse effect. ... This would lead to crops dying from lack of rain, which would lead to food prices to skyrocket, which would lead to people dying from hunger if they do not have enough money to pay the price for food. ... Global Warming would also cause extreme weather. ... Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) coordinates the world's most extensive research effort on global warming. ...
The condition known as Global Warming occurs. ... Global Warming also helps the Earth and it has been for many years. ... Health is also something that becomes threatened because of global warming. ... I don't recall how many people, if any died due to this, but it did cause a bit of a panic in the New York Metropolitan area. ... Global Warming doesn't only increase temperatures in hot areas. ...
