In the past, humans who had the technological advantage sought to establish their dominance over those they deemed primitive and stupid. They found trivial differences between the two cultures, such as skin colour, and called the other culture inferior because of them. Today, we are increasingly focused on moving towards a unified world which treats all of us fairly. We seek to eliminate discrimination by race, gender, sexuality, religion, age, disability, and even appearance. A world like this would be a dream come true. Of course, achieving this goal is not something that can happen overnight. It requires the cooperation of all involved. Through hard work, active promoting of this cause, and time, it would be possible to create such a society. …show more content…
During the rise of Judaism and Christianity, many believed that we were all equal in the eyes of God, and that all would be judged equally in the afterlife. Buddhism preaches an ideal, peaceful, and tolerant society. Visionaries such as Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela fought for equal rights in their countries. Despite all this, progress towards a utopian society has been slow and arduous. Perhaps it is because society has historically taught us to create divisions among ourselves, and to judge these as right or wrong. We want to feel our alleged superiority. The most difficult barrier in achieving the goal of a completely inclusive society is to change this divisive thinking. This is possible, and has been achieved. However, it has only been achieved by a small handful of individuals, and that is why progress towards equality moves at such a slow …show more content…
Rapid technological progress, such as the TV, the radio, and social media, have allowed us to connect with cultures around the world. Before, all our information was passed on to us through whatever propaganda the government and the press were spreading. However, when the rest of society tells you that owning African-Americans as slaves, for example, is perfectly acceptable, you will most likely begin to believe it yourself. These days, we see the suffering endured by the civil wars and the extreme poverty which is present in developing countries. We sympathize with the victims of terrorist attacks, such as the recent ones in Paris and Brussels. The empathy we feel for each other strengthens our bond with each other, and as a result humanity as a whole is made