Globalization
I find it really interesting that ever since the Roman's were in control of most of Europe the world has been forming a world culture. Sure from time to time some countries have withdrawn themselves from the world and have not been influnced by the world culture; but when they become part of the society again they seem to quickly mold to the dominate culture of the time. I also find it interesting how easliy the world is able to shift from one culture to another. Such as right now, America used to be the dominant culture becasue we are the dominant super power, but now the world culture is starting to reflect the new rising powers of China and Japan. For example Hello Kitty came from Japan, the ever popular American film industry is getting their ideas from popular Japanese films such as The Grudge, Pokeman and Yogo. Japan's technology is used everyday by everyone and the a majority of the products bought are made in China becasue America has outsourced their jobs. Also every major city has a China town that brings the chinese culture even closer to the people of other cultures. But like every super power that has passed through history even superpower is overtaken by another and the world culture changes again to reflect the new super power.