A Discussion on Civilization

A Discussion on Civilization

Author: Semaj McDowell May 2, 2020 Duration: 1:11:50

Welcome back to the Pivot! This episode is an unscripted monologue on a brief discussion on the concept of civilization with the usages of Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and Western civilization as case studies to explain the importance of civilization to the promotion of identity. The adaptation of civilization allows for the flourishing of political and economic institutions; however, so too does the development of technology provide a civilization with the capacity to promote its identity at the expense of others!


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