Civil society

the laws that we in civilized society have set forth. In Ernest Hemingway’s short story, “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”, he gives us a glimpse of how certain individuals would act if civilized society were to collapse around them. In this story there is no societal standards, only the laws that govern the natural world. Hemingway uses the jungle setting to expose the true nature of a few individuals who are no longer bounded by the proper behavior society expects out of them. This…

Technology in 1990’s Within just 5 years, the amount of Americans using the Internet increased by about 40%! The want/need for technology today is at an all-time high, unlike the beginning of the 90s when it was just becoming popular. Different types of communication have become very advanced in the 21st century. However, in the 1990s, the advancements of technology were just beginning, but they were affected by the attacks on the US by other countries. During the 1990s, there were multiple…

innovation. Most forms of technology are created to make life easier, but in many instances they have turned out to have a negative impact on the productivity of people’s lives. The invention of the mobile phone has turned out to have a negative impact on society by contributing to the distractions that lead to multitasking and creating unhealthy habits. Cellular devices began appearing during the late 1970’s but have really only become popular within the last two decades. The first cell phones…

Distracted Driving Drives Up Risk”). The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines technology as, “the use of science in industry, engineering, ect., to invent useful things or solve problems.” But when the word technology comes to mind in the context of today’s society, it has a drastically different definition. When the word technology is heard, what does come to mind are cellphones, computers, tablets, and smart televisions. As technology progresses, human dependency on technology also increases,…

Technology Domination INTRODUCTION 1. What do you think of a world without work? An endless vacation, or wondering how you will put dinner on the table? The possibilities are endless. Derek Thompson, the author of “ A World Without Work” published in the July/August 2015 issue of The Atlantic, expresses the endless possibilities of how our future employment will be altered by technology. As I analyzed Thompson's article I noticed both his strengths and weaknesses. For instance, Thompson’s…

How has Capitalism contributed to and shaped the rise of the surveillance society? From the watchful eye of the omnipresent CCTV camera to the tracking ability of smartphones, surveillance, in the modern era, is an inescapable aspect of life. Arguably, if not for the dominant role Capitalism plays in the modern world, surveillance would not have been able to progress as rapidly or to have become so societally acceptable. In particular, two main characteristics of Capitalism, commodification and…

different forms of masculinities and formed. Her observations are quite astounding because it is often difficult to see how violent forms of masculinity are produced in societies, which are then reproduced and used the context of conflict. Even though she used Colombia and DDR as her case study, her arguments are applicable to most societies and peacebuilding…

rectangle controls their minds, giving them directions on how to live their lives, almost as if they can’t live without it. I believe technology today is creating a negative effect on society. Due to the increasing dependence on technology people are having many health issues, are isolated from the rest of society, and are being taken advantage of through internet scams. The most compelling evidence today is health issues in America caused by the overuse of technology. Many in…

All around the world, there are many different types of cultures, each of them unique in their own ways. There are many different factors that led to diverse cultures. Geographic features have been a key factor to civilization success and development. Ancient Egypt and Ancient Sumer had many geographic features that shaped and molded their civilizations. As different civilizations began to develop, people were able to exchange ideas more easily through writing. A scribe’s job became…

Technology is a primitive word. When the world thinks of technology they think of technological advancements which are created to benefit the public. Technology is the application of science knowledge for practical purposes. Snapchat first began in July 2011. Snapchat allows its users to send pictures and videos that only last up to ten seconds before disappearing. By November 2012 over one billion photos were being shared through snapchat. An interesting fact many don’t know about Snapchat is…