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Death By Monoculture Analysis

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The title of the article “Death by Monoculture” is referring to the death of cultures and languages because everyone is connected to everything. This isolated civilization has connected itself to the world through video games, T.V., and cellphones. “Out in the Arctic wilderness, hunters dressed head to toe in skins would answer satellite phones and check their GPS coordinates” (Leonard 146). Even though they still use traditional methods to stay warm while they hunt, these hunters are using technology to help them know where they are and they even make calls. It is helpful to be able to know where you are and call home but they are losing part of their ancient culture when they do not use traditional methods. Polar Eskimos do not use their
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