Dominican School of Philosophy Future Technology and Globalization Questions , “Technology and the AMERICAS” AND “The Future – Technology and Globalization

Dominican School of Philosophy Future Technology and Globalization Questions , “Technology and the AMERICAS” AND “The Future – Technology and Globalization”.

“Technology and the AMERICAS” (2 pages):

1. Please research and discuss one technological invention that interests you from American Indian culture – discuss why you feel this innovation was particularly important.

2. Please research one technological invention that interests you from the Colonial or Revolutionary period in America – discuss why you feel this innovation was particularly important in the expansion of America.

3. Research and discuss one technological innovation from Modern America (the era of the two World Wars, the Great Depression, etc.) that you think changed the world.

4. Research and discuss a contemporary (post 1960s) American technological innovation that has served or will serve to influence the view of American culture throughout the world.

“The Future – Technology and Globalization” (2 pages):

1. Address how globalization has helped to define and expand definitions of culture?

2. Many scholars, such as Thomas L. Friedman in his book The World is Flat, discusses how technology “flattened” the world, often eradicating important elements of diverse cultures to create one global culture. What are your thoughts on this? Think of one example where this seems true.

3. Discuss some of the damaging effects on the environment today due to technological advancements.

4. Discuss the future promise towards benefiting the environment through technological advancements.

5. Discuss your future projections towards globalization.

Please use external online sources to supplement your writing assignment and cite using APA format.