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This paper describes how the rapid growth rate in computer technology could eventually lead to the total replacement of humans, since human beings are not able to advance as fast as computers. The author argues that regardless of software designed to halt the potential uprising of technology, society must be wary because with such rapid advancements it is possible that eventually computers will be capable of making their own decisions.

From the Paper
"Nietzsche once said, "barbarians in every terrible sense of the word, men of prey who were still in possession of unbroken strength of will and lust for power, hurled themselves upon weaker, more civilized, more peaceful races." (Kaufman) Man wants to be master, but with intelligence being instilled into computers, the obedient servant could one day outlive and outsmart its creator. Could machines once dependent on the programming of man, become autonomous, thereby making its creator obsolete?
"Man's weakness is the result of his emotions. Computers lack these basal functions. A computer void of fear, pressure, or pain could become a machine of proficient skill. If a computer, void of emotions, becomes highly developed, it can become capable of functioning at its own level. It could make a decision that all humans are obsolete, thus wanting to eradicate their existence.
"A machine that is capable of thinking for itself could be a force to be reckoned with. The potential for its upward growth is limitless. Why? Because man is always needing to modify. It is said by Nietzsche, "For every drive wants to master." (Kaufman) This could one day be true for computers. They are being created to multitask, taking on components that people on a basic level cannot compete with."

Tags:computers humans nietzsche technology, ultraintelligent machine

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This paper elaborates on the social context of the Dominant and Submissive relationship within the society and humans.

Tags:dominant, submissive, relationships

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This paper discusses the role of domination and examines the relationship between domination and resistance. The paper discusses how the relationship between domination and resistance has given rise to a social interaction by which we are trained to use each other. Specifically, the paper discusses the social mechanism of mankind and how this impacts the way that individuals interact with one another.

From the Paper
"In this society, man cannot be totally free. He is bound by the processes of acculturation that have been handed down as inherent from each society, the retention of a hierarchical ordering in which the dominant always abuse their superiority status and by imposing honed elements of domination such as exploitation, degradation, and humiliation on the subordinate classes. This is done not only to satisfy the dominator's own ego and sense of power, but also to keep the dominated in a state of subordination and maintain the hierarchical social order that has placed the dominator in the position of power. Meanwhile the subordinate continues to resent and inwardly resist the fact that they are being subordinated, while harboring notions of resistance and revenge. The very nature of the social mechanism of mankind has trained individuals to hide their true feelings and attitudes towards each other as a social survival instinct."

Tags:subordinate, power, hierarchy, class

Abstract
This paper discusses the cycle of the international system and how it is economy-based. The paper specifically discusses the division of power in society and looks at the distinguishing characteristics of imperialism, and the distinguishing characteristic of the hegemony it gave rise to. The paper suggests that the economic-based social dominance gave rise to cultural dominance as well.

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"This is largely due to heightened access to information, whereby individuals are no longer reliant on economic forces and information is no longer controlled by economic forces such as the media or politicians thereof. The internet is a vehicle of open information access that enables individuals to check facts, or check records such as the past performance of a politician, so that the economic hegemony is being de-centralized. Information formerly controlled by the economic powers that be is now accessible by all who have pc's, so to speak. This means that other cycles can emerge, based more on personal proclivities and interests. Alliances and cultural hegemonies cross national borders, and can arise from communication and networking forged on the internet for example of people with different lives but similar interests. More personal- and internet-based networks can arise, eliminating or de-emphasizing the economic factor. For example, a rich person in New York and poor person in Africa can find a common ground for agreement through the exchange of ideas via computer terminals. Thus, all manner of communities spring up based on shared interests, and these interests have their own forms and avenues for information provision exchange established through users' respective internet connections. The filters of economic power are being dissolved, giving rise to the potential for unlimited quantities of new types of cycles to form. The new defining string of these cycles lies and can only lie initially in personal interest."

Tags:power, economy, hegemony

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The paper argues that the USA has achieved its position of dominance by exporting and imposing its culture and values, as well as by developing a very powerful army. The paper shows how cultural and military dominance are closely inter-related because they support and reinforce each other. The paper portrays how today the USA continues to succeed in extending its military and cultural hegemony over the entire world.

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"There is clear evidence that the USA is utilizing its huge army to dominate the world. This is shown by the fact that - although it is nominally a member of organizations such as the United Nations - it nevertheless will defy such organizations when it sees fit. For example, the United Nations opposed the invasion of Iraq in 2003. However, the USA went ahead with the invasion anyway, defying the United Nations. This was despite the fact that Iraq had never threatened the USA in any way. As we know, this war has turned into what many regard as another Vietnam - an un-winnable, apparently endless war in which thousands of lives are being squandered for no good reason."

Tags:Iraq, Afghanistan, culture, values, media, invasion, democracy, freedom

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The writer contends that American culture prides itself on its diversity, but still expects a high degree of conformity. The writer argues that America's dominant culture has destroyed native languages and centuries of cultural and religious traditions. The writer also describes how the dominant culture has affected his/her self-esteem and self-concept. The writer posits that Native Americans may possibly experience the most outsider status of any ethnic or cultural group in the United States.

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"A dominant culture can destroy centuries of cultural and religious traditions. I am a Native American but my religion is Catholic because at some point my ancestors converted to the religion of the dominant culture. Only a few people I know can speak a Native American language and I hardly know anyone who speaks their native tongue exclusively. I believe that we should preserve ancient cultures and traditions as much as possible. Once a custom, language, or culture is lost, it is gone forever. History books cannot piece together the elements of a culture in any meaningful way."

Tags:conformity, tradition, culture, language, heritage, identity

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The paper explores how a dominant culture can create a devastating effect on the less dominant groups of a society in a variety of ways namely; isolation, usurpation of power and economic deprivation. The article cites American literature to qualify the view points stated.
Isolation
Power
Economic Deprivation

From the Paper
"When a dominant culture exerts cultural influence so strong that it eliminates cultural influences of any segment of society, the result is isolation of the subdominant culture. This isolation is both physical and psychological.
Toni Morrison describes such a dynamic in eloquent simplicity in her book The Bluest Eye. The book opens with words familiar from early reading primers in which a white family is so strongly presented as the norm, the black children in the story are surrounded by stereotypes with no one that is remotely similar to them or to their families. The author emphasizes the constant bombardment of these "foreign" cultural influences by repeating the passage while gradually running all the sentences and, finally, even the words together to represent the effect of a virtual backdrop from which they feel completely detached."

Tags:power, society, degradation, separation

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Male dominance can be seen in the works, "When I Was in Hsia Village" by Ting Ling, "Xiaoxial" by Shen Congwen, and "Posthumous Son" by Ye Shaojun. The paper discusses the similar elements of male dominance seen in all three stories such as images of muscularity, fallen women, the status of women, and arranged marriages. The paper asserts that the way women have been treated in the past shows that women need to continue to fight for their rights and freedom.

Tags:women, status, marriages

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This paper will account for the domination of the Israeli forces that are in combat with Palestinian soldiers for the Gaza Strip and other territories that the two factions are fighting for. The analysis will focus on why these two armies fight and cannot seem to make a resolve for the areas that they are fighting for. This paper will also describe the fighting, why it is happening and argue for the side of the Israelis. An analysis of why the Israelis have dominance over their Arab neighbors will be discussed.

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This paper examines the globalization of culture and how the American popular culture shapes it. It investigates how economic dominance, communications technologies, social and political events influence global mass media. The paper also describes the role of the English language in creating a single world culture.

From the Paper
"When we look at the dominant form of culture that characterizes our society today, it is often referred to as "globalization." But to many, this idea of a unified world is characterized by the concept of "Americanization." To a large extent, the shared culture around the world is becoming more and more influenced by American culture. There are many reasons for this, but primarily these are the result of the economic dominance of that nation, the development of global systems of communication, and the spread of English as the new international language. The following paper will address all of these issues in order to fully understand the reasons why the United States has a stranglehold on the global market in mass culture."

Tags:americanization, globalization