In the reading of Chapter 8 during Module 2, Kaku distinguishes three types of c
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Question
In the reading of Chapter 8 during Module 2, Kaku distinguishes three types of civilizations according to their ability to transform energy from one form to another (p. 145). Further, Kaku warns us that as we step towards achieving Type I status, we have the potential for using this transition to further alienate and polarize the population into regional interests rather than bring the planet together. Why might a Type 1 civilization transition into a global community rather than a regional community? Which signs exist among our social institutions (political, religious, educational, economic, etc.) that suggest this transition is near?
Explanation / Answer
The increase in the culture of globalisation and the mentality of considering the whole world as a single nation without any boundary, the ease of transportation, the speed of mobility of people going from one place to another, various transportation mechanisms like hyper loop etc., conversations of people from various small religions to common religions like Christianity, Hinduism, Muslim; economies being helpful and dependent on each other, political amalgamation of different regions are various signs that suggest that this transition is near.