Globalization damages the nation state on numerous fronts. Like termites in a healthy log, globalization deteriorates the connections that allow nations to have control over their economy. Furthermore, globalization imposes a new culture on societies along with economic constraints that creates a greater social and economic inequality in a society. There are groups of people who see globalization as a positive thing as it promotes unity and downplays indifferences but I do not agree with them. As I will show later on, the perceived advantages of globalization are actually hurting our world. In the following essay, I will provide explanations and examples of these arguments. I will also provide a theoretical explanation to why I think the notion of globalization promoting democracy is a misconception. Read the rest of this entry »
Westphalian system was derived from the treaty of Peace of Westphalia between Osnabruk and Munster. In a Westphalian state, interests of an entire nation-state are much more important than any individual’s interest. This system is based on 3 points: territoriality, sovereignty, and autonomy. Territoriality denotes that all humans are organized into exclusive territorial communities. Read the rest of this entry »
Bodies from the Air France passenger plane that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil have been found by search teams.
SKYNEWS - The search for the missing plane goes on. Debris from the flight has also been located following days of intensive searching by air and sea. Read the rest of this entry »
So IBM is working on developing an intelligent system (Watson) which they claim would own humans at the game of Jeopardy! I’ll let Alex Trebek explain. Ken Jennings needs will eventually reemerge for a duel with Watson.
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