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1 Perspective #1 America is the perfect example of this. While there are obviously small cultural differences around the United States, there has been a clear mixture of what at one time was extreme diversity. Within a few generations of becoming Americans, most identify themselves as such and no longer as Polish or German, for example. Additionally, with the title "American," many heritages mix together through marriage, becoming what we call the melting pot. Now that the world is coming together and people begin to move across the world for employment, I believe this phenomenon will occur worldwide. Perspective #2 There is no way in which the entire world could have one single culture. We're all different, from different parts of the earth, and all have different upbringings. It's hard enough to relate people within the US to each other. The only thing we have in common as people of the world is that we're alive. Perspective #3 Culture is influenced by history, environment, physical location and other things. A country in a cold climate that has always been under attack from enemies, for example, simply is not ever going to value the same things as a country in a warm, comfortable climate that has always felt safe and relaxed. A country with a long history of racial strife can't ever have the same culture as one where only one race is even present. A single culture in all places is impossible.

2 Perspective #4 A world with a single culture is not possible because this would result in a boring world. Culture is what opens people's minds to being more acceptable towards each other. Also, culture is what helps people develop a unique identity. Without diversity in culture, the world would be a boring place. Perspective #5 The reason I travel abroad is to experience other cultures. If we had one world culture, I think we would lose a lot of the fantastic diversity across the globe, including dress, food, and music. While I believe cooperation and understanding of other cultures is a good thing, one singular culture would lose some of the beauty and detail that exists in our world cultures today. Perspective #6 With all the different cultures we have in the world today, it would be very difficult for the world to collaborate together to create one single culture. There are too many religions, languages, and other factors for the entire world to come together and create one culture. It will be best if all people begin to learn about different cultures, in order to get along, instead of trying to combine all the people into one culture.

3 Perspective #7 There are too many differences in the world for there ever to be a single culture. The peoples of the world are too different in their cultural experiences, because of their history and religion, for there ever to be a common world culture. Although the world has certainly come together and become more alike during the age of electronic communication, I don't think a common culture will ever be possible. Perspective #8 I do not believe it is possible for the world to achieve a single culture. If you take a sample of any free country in the world (the United States, France, Spain, etc.), you will see immigrants cling to their identities, and actively work to not blend and become like their adopted country. On a worldwide scale, the odds are even lower that we could all choose to blend as one culture. Perspective #9 We have seen the world become so much more connected just over the last 10 years. For instance right now I can access a music video from Japan on my cellphone, a song from Spain on the radio, a movie from Bollywood on my laptop, and a television episode filmed in Italy on my tablet. I believe that this connection will increase to the point where the influence between different cultures will become so great that there is one single world culture.

4 Perspective #10 It will never be possible to have a world with a single culture. Not only is the diversity of culture important to humans, but there are also so many differences in the world. In regards to resources, eating habits, and geology, it just wouldn't be possible to form a united culture. And it is also undesirable, as we humans are too unique. Perspective #11 I do believe that the world can unite and get past its differences. I do not believe that it is necessary for people to abandon their customs and become a world united in one belief. This will never happen. Diversity is exciting. There are so many different religions and beliefs. I wish people could accept the fact that everyone is not going to see the world as they do. Perspective #12 What would a single culture look like? There are cultural traits that we share across the US and that much of the world shares with us -- whether we look at trends in music, jeans or cell phones. At the same time, there are significant differences within languages, food preferences, and religious practices across a single community within many small cities in the US. Belonging to such groups gives us meaning in our lives and makes us part of something bigger than our unique individual selves.

5 Perspective #13 The reason that new religions emerge is because people choose to a follow different beliefs, ideas and lifestyle. Defining the world under a single culture would rid the world of the different opinions that people hold about life in general and that may never be possible. There are individuals who may believe so strongly in their religions that they may never choose to give it up, and if they impose their way of thinking upon others, conflict will certainly arise. There will actually be an issue over what people should start to believe and that alone cannot be decided for the great population under any circumstances. Perspective #14 I don't think a uniform culture is desirable or feasible. Even if there were somehow only 1 nation or 1 religion, people are too wonderfully unique to ever be able to be blanketed by a single cultural identity. Look at all the niche cultures that co-exist in our country, from the environmentalists to the alt-rockers to the sci-fi fanatics. A single culture is a scary idea to me. Perspective #15 Cultures around the world have formed over hundreds and hundreds of years and so the differences between them are clear. Having the whole world come together and create a new, single culture is just not likely to happen as our current cultural views are too diverse and would certainly clash. Language, environment, and religious views are all very tough obstacles to overcome when trying to create a single culture for the world.

6 Perspective #16 With modern technology the distance between different parts of the world has, in a sense, become much smaller. Using the internet, it's incredibly easy to talk to someone on the other side of the globe and learn about their customs. Many people also visit or move to other areas of the world. I live in Canada and my city is a melting pot of many different cultures. I believe that in a worldwide sense, these cultures will remain separate for a very long time but that gradually, they will blend together, especially as things such as interracial marriage become more common. If a single culture does happen though, I think it would be at least a couple hundred years in the future.

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