Transmodernism And Modernism

TRANSMODERNITY: REMAKING OUR (TOURISM) WORLD?

As the definition of transmodernity, according to book by Mike Cole, this author stated transmodernism referred to a development of both postmodernism as a movement from modernism. However, in turn, transmodernity negatively evaluate modernity and postmodernity as the end of modernism. As a transmodern travelers, they are people who look for humanity, caring and willing to serve. Many already know tourism is about everything under the sun. Thus, major crisis such as war, terrorism, change of climate, discrimination of the poor and the rich, social distancing, pressure in an individual and many more will definitely bring enormous impact to tourism industry. Instead of trying to save the earth, the

Ghisi verifies in his statements with reference stated that the ‘silent revolution’ literally led by the increasing numbers of ‘Cultural Creatives’ (Ray, 1998 & Anderson, 2000), who has formed new values and generating the 21st century paradigm (Ghisi, 2008: 158). Finding through interview displayed about 24% of Americans has revealed leaving the traditional or modern cultures and adapt with new ways of life. They are known as cultural creative whom upkeep with ecology, saving the planet, harmonious relationship, self-actualization, spiritually and self-expression. Interestingly, they will typically reflect on themselves as they love to travel seeking for spiritual element. 66% of them are women who explore for the harmony of the body, inner-self wellbeing, alternative medicine and so on. It is conquered by women due to they can relate well with affectionate, beauty care and internal emotion better than men. In my view, conscious traveler would visit Borobodur temple, Indonesia to fulfill personal spirituality motivation as well as learning about Buddhism and instill beliefs upon them. Meanwhile, from transmodern traveler perspective, they would rather choose spa or yoga center to help build their inner

First, Dussel claims on the critical of postmodernity towards modern Eurocentrism but his opinion is not adequate as it signify the Eurocentric critique of the denial which has absurdly strengthened the process of ‘Othering’ through the advance segregation and identity politics. Second and subsequently, as stated by Grosfoguel and other authors, Dussel consent with the possible concept of transmodernity. Dussel believes it able to provide knowledge beyond third world and Eurocentric fundamentalism and to get a better control beyond economic reductionism and culturalism. Similarly, Ziaudddin Sardar (2004) also realizes the potential of transmodern world in Islam and how correcting to a new change is what Islam is all about. In his view, Sardar (2004) said it would be beneficial to the public if the West apply transmodernism by way of it will create harmonious and motivating experience of living as