If we look globally and see the ways other societies solve problems it can help us tremendously. We need to use our resources around us to help better our own society. Having a broader perspective can help us be more effective in our own community. It also opens our eyes and shows everyone what else is going on in the world. What we do globally can affect us locally and vice versa.
I believe that if we are more aware of what's going on in the world will definitely help us. We can see how they are solving problems and use that to fix our own. We all have very similar problems and we can help each other to all have a better society. If one country is doing it right we should use them as an example to help our own situations.
http://ucpsarnet.iglooprojects.org/forums/interestgrsexualitys/globalperspectiveonlocalcommunityissues
"The One Who Builds" film screening
This movie is about a once refugee who is now trying to give back to those who were in the same position he was in. He helps people get established in America. He tries to make them feel as if they are at home and not a foreigner.
I think this documentary is really inspiring. I only watched the trailer and read a quick summary, but that still impacted me. This man has so much kindness and all he wants to do is have people feel welcome. He was in there shoes and knows exactly what it's like. I think it's incredible that he is trying to make it better for people who dealt with the same things.
How the Internet shrinks our world while expanding our horizons
There are many advantages and disadvantages with the internet in our society. Some advantages include the wide variety of information. This allows us to know so much more than we ever did before. Also being able to connect globally is a huge deal. Without the internet, communication was much harder. There are some disadvantages, though. The information you put on the internet is never safe. This is a huge problem with what we can and should share on the web. We are limited in that aspect. There is also the fact that it is always changing and we can never keep up.
I think with technology and the internet it has provided us with great things. We should never look at it negatively. Without the internet there is a lot that wouldn't exist to this day. I think the internet does more good than bad in the long wrong.
http://technologizer.com/2011/10/28/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-internet-as-taught-to-students-in-1996/
http://thedoghousediaries.com/4513
Health care disparities: Global initiatives versus local responsibilities
Cancer is the second highest cause of death in Europe. This has a lot to do with how the Europeans choose to live their lives. There are little to no education on prevention. Same thing with Asia. 78% of all people who get hepatitis live in Asia or surrounding countries. There is also very little education on this.
I think it is the local community's responsibility to educate themselves on these kinds of things. A lot can be done with just education and awareness. Other countries are providing the education and it is making a difference. I think globally, countries are setting examples but it all comes down to whether or not they take the advice and follow them.
http://healthcaredisparities.com/resources/previous-papers/global-disparities/
http://globalhealthdisparities.wordpress.com/
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