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What is modern technology’s impact on culture?
Every culture has access to modern technology.
Culture spreads more slowly because of modern technology.
Culture spreads more quickly because of modern technology.
Modern technology is accepted by every culture.
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The best choice is: "Culture spreads more quickly because of modern technology."
Why:
- Modern communications (internet, social media, satellite TV, cheap travel) accelerate cultural diffusion, letting ideas, fashions, languages, and practices move across the globe much faster than before.
- The other statements are incorrect or overgeneralized:
- "Every culture has access to modern technology." False — a digital divide and infrastructure gaps mean access is uneven.
- "Culture spreads more slowly because of modern technology." False — the opposite is generally true.
- "Modern technology is accepted by every culture." False — acceptance is selective; some cultures adopt certain technologies, resist others, or adapt them to local norms.
Note: The overall impact is complex — faster spread can lead to cultural homogenization, hybridization, preservation efforts, or backlash, depending on context.
Why:
- Modern communications (internet, social media, satellite TV, cheap travel) accelerate cultural diffusion, letting ideas, fashions, languages, and practices move across the globe much faster than before.
- The other statements are incorrect or overgeneralized:
- "Every culture has access to modern technology." False — a digital divide and infrastructure gaps mean access is uneven.
- "Culture spreads more slowly because of modern technology." False — the opposite is generally true.
- "Modern technology is accepted by every culture." False — acceptance is selective; some cultures adopt certain technologies, resist others, or adapt them to local norms.
Note: The overall impact is complex — faster spread can lead to cultural homogenization, hybridization, preservation efforts, or backlash, depending on context.
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