The 20th century saw a significant shift in how we travel from one place to the next. Changes occurred faster and wider than ever before, compared to the previous century. We now have simple automobiles and freighters, as well as high-speed rail, high-speed cruise ships, and international commercial air travel. Only one of the latest innovations of the 20th Century is the space shuttle. Horses have been the principal mode of transportation in many cultures for thousands of year, but automobiles replaced them within a few decades. This transition was made possible by large-scale fossil fuel resource extraction, which provided immense amounts of energy. However, this also created widespread environmental concerns.
Culture
This book examines how cultural concepts influenced the development of the so-called "age of humanity." This book examines the development of the "age of mankind": the rise of the anti-colonial nationalism movement, commercial capitalism, socialist revolutions and the two World Wars. It also discusses the clash between Eastern and Western cultures and the emergence and effects of globalization. These events and cultural phenomena make this century the basis of our understanding of history.
Politics
The 20th century's political development was shaped by changing relations among the major world powers. The first half century was marked with rivalries between great power, but the second half witnessed the rise of a global system with many centres of power. This century is a fascinating time to study because of world events such as World War I and the Spanish flu pandemic. We'll also explore the Cold War and its impact on the world, which lasted roughly from 1945 to 1991.
Technology
The twentieth century saw scientific and technological breakthroughs as well as massive technological progress. The electric light bulb, automobile, and phonograph were invented in the nineteenth century. But the 20th Century saw the rise of personal computers and wireless technology. Many modern innovations we take for granted today are rooted in the 20th century. Below, we'll look at three of the most important inventions made during this time period.
Religion
The secularization of religion is what led to the rise of "going public with religion". This phenomenon grew from the idea that modern humanism and secular political organizations could take over traditional religious institutions. The modern world would eliminate all superstitions and handle worldly affairs scientifically and objectively, without regard for religious faith. These new religious movements reflect a shift in American society and culture that was not expected.
Globalization
Two world wars and the Cold War led to economic globalization. During this period, trade and economic interdependence became widespread, and environmental concerns became important. The greatest factors that contributed to the globalization of the 20th Century were transportation and communication technology. Globalization agents include migration, mass cultures, and communications. They all contribute significantly to the globalizations of economies, cultures, as well as societies.
Conflicts
Conflict causes are often not easily understood. This book offers an updated look at the subject. The authors explore the factors that led to wars becoming more violent in the 20th Century and suggest solutions. This book is full of insightful insights and thought-provoking perspectives. The authors outline the main causes of the conflict between the nations. They also explore the relationship between technological and ideological progress and war.
FAQ
What is pop culture of today?
Pop Culture is the art of the 21st Century. Pop Culture includes all forms of popular entertainment such as music, film, TV and video games, fashion, advertising and comics. In his 1985 book, Amusing Ourselves Too Death (1985), Neil Postman first coined this term. Pop is a type of mass communication that relies on cheap tricks or formulaic devices to give the illusion of spontaneity.
He did however point out that most people don't feel genuine enjoyment because they are trained to seek media experiences which make them feel superior. He also said that this kind of cultural expression contributed to the decline of critical thinking skills in young adults.
Pop culture can also be referred to by the terms popular culture or consumerism.
How did pop culture develop?
Technology was the driver behind the growth of popular culture. As people became more mobile, it developed. Mass communication was made possible by the invention of radio. This allowed for the rise of television and the birth of the internet.
People began using computers at home, and were then exposed to computer games. These games were played with consoles such the Sony Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii. These games are now available online for free. Many young people now prefer video games to watching television.
Video games are very much in demand among teenagers and children. They can be played alone or with friends via the internet. Games like Call Of Duty and Grand Theft Auto are extremely violent. Some parents worry about their children playing these games. Others find it interesting to see what happens if a character dies.
Music videos are another way that pop culture influences youth. They are a great way to learn about celebrity news and the latest trends. They are loved by young people. It's obvious that music is a major part of our lives.
Music videos are often made by artists who add special effects to their songs. Rappers often use makeup and hair wigs to enhance their looks. Others musicians go through extreme physical challenges in order to showcase their bodies. Many singers sing wearing costumes.
You have so many choices in music today. You can listen whatever music you want. It's not always good news. Music can sometimes encourage violence. Some lyrics or words can cause people to get mad. Sometimes, they even commit criminal acts.
50 Cent is a recent example of this. The line from his song Get Rich Or Die Trying is "I'm going down a motherfucker / I don’t know why, but I might." Someone heard this song and thought it meant that he was going to kill someone. A man threatened to kill him, and called him. 50 Cent changed the lyrics. Now, it says "I'll shot a bitch down/I don't know how but I might."
Popular culture is essential. It's important that we understand how it affects and impacts us. If we don’t, it will be difficult to protect ourselves against its negative effects.
What does pop culture teach us?
Our society today values material things over everything else. This is especially true for young people. They spend hours every day looking at screens. They are addicted to video games, movies, and surfing the web. All this distracts them and makes it difficult to focus on school work. This leads to them failing classes.
Everyone wants to fit in. That means being popular. Popularity hinges on having money, clothing, and other possessions. This makes it easy for some people to do wrong.
Technology has made us too dependent. We have all the information we need thanks to technology. However, not all information is accurate. Many false rumors circulate on the Internet. These rumors spread quickly as people share them via social media. It's easy and quick to post something without verifying whether it is true.
People have lost their ability to think critically. People believe everything they see on the Internet. They believe what they read in magazines or on TV. They stop thinking for themselves. Instead, they follow the flow of others.
Relying on others for information can cause us to lose control of our lives. Pop culture teaches that we should depend on other people. This can make us lazy. The truth is out there, but we don't always find it.
How can I incorporate pop culture into my marketing strategy?
Pop culture is a great way to understand how to market your products and services.
Let's assume, for example that you wanted a promotion to promote a new movie. What kind of promotion could you run?
You could make a trailer using clips taken from the movie. You could even find a clip with one of your products or services that you can use in the video.
Or perhaps you could create a parody version of the trailer using other famous films.
You could use the movie's plotline to create a promotional campaign for a product or service you were trying to promote. One example: If you are promoting a product or service that helps astronauts keep healthy while they travel through space, it might make sense to promote the product.
You could do promotions based upon the plotline of a business related to the movie's subject. You could, for example, offer food samples to customers who purchase tickets to the movie.
What is some pop culture from 2020?
Music is rapidly changing. This year, artists like Travis Scott, Post Malone and Billie Eilish all reached number one on Billboard's Hot 100 charts. This was a record-breaking feat for any artist.
The same applies to streaming services. Spotify reported streaming over 10 million hours of audio last year. This is five times more than what Spotify users listened to just five years back!
This has resulted a huge shift in the ways people consume media. People now spend most of their time-consuming content rather than creating it.
Everybody, from babies to old age, can now listen to high-quality audio content. Anyone can now record, edit, remix, and publish their music.
To play your favorite song you don't have a degree in classical music theory. Simply download an application, add your voice and upload them on YouTube.
Don't worry if your not interested in making music. You can always watch other people do it. There are many channels where you can watch videos of songs.
Who is the inventor of Pop Music?
Frank Zappa invented the concept. His style of music was described by Frank Zappa using the term pop music.
He stated that he wanted to create music that appealed to everyone. This is why he called the music "pop music".
Zappa also came up with the phrase "You can tell it's popular when ..."". This means that something is very popular if people love it. Michael Jackson's Thriller is one example of the greatest-selling albums.
Zappa's definitions are very different to the present definition of pop music. Pop music is today all music. However, back then only certain music was considered popular.
What are some positive aspects of pop culture?
Pop culture isn't all bad. Pop culture gives people something to talk. It also allows people to express their creativity. Pop culture can be used to promote artists' work.
In my opinion, the best thing about pop culture is that it brings people together. Everyone wants the same shows. Everyone loves the same music. Everybody likes the exact same movies. Pop culture allows us to connect.
Not all pop culture is healthy. Some movies glorify violence. Some TV programs mock people with mental disabilities. Some bands even encourage their fans to use drugs.
What should we do about the negative aspects pop culture?
We need to try to avoid the bad aspects of pop culture. It should not influence us. It can have negative effects on our health. It can lead to crime. It can even lead to a loss of love.
Pop culture should be considered as a way to help or hinder society. Are they promoting positive values? Are people being influenced into doing bad things?
We should also ask ourselves if the world in which we live is a happy one. What do we enjoy about the music we listen too? The TV programs we watch What clothes do you wear?
If we care about our future, then we have to be accountable for our actions. We need to decide what kind of world we want to live in. This will allow us to choose the right kind of pop culture.
Statistics
- According to Dictionary.com, popular culture, or low culture as it is sometimes referred to is comprised of the “cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people” (7/21/19). (socialsci.libretexts.org)
- [17][18][19]Definition[edit]According to author John Storey, there are various definitions of popular culture. (en.wikipedia.org)
- For example, the term hater meaning someone who strongly undermines or criticizes others, often due to pathetic jealousy, likely emerged from hip hop culture, such as the term playa hateras, used by influential rapper Biggie Smalls as early as 1995. (simplicable.com)
- Latinos represent roughly 19% of the U.S. population. (npr.org)
- According to Kathryn Sorrells (2013, pp. 142-144), there are several ways that we can become informed consumers of popular culture. (socialsci.libretexts.org)
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What are some of the most famous pop culture references you can think of?
Space travel was a popular topic in the 1960s. Star Trek was at the time the most watched TV show.
From 1966-1969, the original series aired exclusively on NBC. The series starred William Shatner playing Captain Kirk, Leonard Nimoy portraying Mr. Spock and DeForest Kelley portraying Dr. McCoy. James Doohan played Scotty. Majel Barrett Roddenberry was Uhura. Nichelle Nichols was Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. Walter Koenig was Pavel Chekov. Grace Lee Whitney was Yeoman Janice Rand. (Wikipedia)
The first feature film made from the series' story was released in 1967. Paramount Pictures released the film, titled "Star Trek." Robert Wise helmed the movie. (Wikipedia)
The second season began airing in 1968. This season featured the crew travelling back in time to 1969. (Wikipedia)
The third season of the television series was broadcast in 1971. The third season featured a new character, Commander Richard A. Morn. He was a Starfleet starfleet officer, who was born on Earth in 2063. (Wikipedia)
There was also a live TV spinoff called "Star Trek: Planet of the Apes". It aired on the air between 1972 and 1974. (Wikipedia)
The television series' fourth season premiered in 1973. This season introduced two new characters named Lt. Ilia and Ensign Ro Laren. They were both played by Marina Sirtis. (Wikipedia)
The fifth season of the television series was broadcast in 1975. It was the last episode of the television series before it went on hiatus. (Wikipedia)
After the television series was cancelled, numerous attempts were made at its revival. One of these was a 1977 pilot episode titled "Where No Man Has Gone Before," but it failed to find a partner network or studio. (Wikipedia)
Star Trek: New Voyages also aired as an animated series in 1998. It lasted only 13 episodes. (Wikipedia).
After a seven-year hiatus, the sixth season of the TV series was returned in 2009. It was entitled "Enterprise". It aired for five seasons, ending in 2013. (Wikipedia)
In this period, three feature films were also produced. It was first released in 1979. It was called Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Nicholas Meyer directed it. It starred William Shatner. James Doohan, Leonard Nimoy. Walter Koenig. Majel Barr Roddy, George Takei. Ricardo Montalban was also in the film. (Wikipedia)
The next two movies were released in 1982 and 1987, respectively. They were named "Star Trek II, The Wrath of Khan" ("Star Trek III: The Search For Spock") and "Star Trek III: The Search For Spock ("Star Trek III: The Search For Spock). Nicholas Meyer directed both of these movies. (Wikipedia)
The seventh season of the series was aired in 2001. It was entitled "Encounter at Farpoint". This was the first episode without guest stars in the show’s history. (Wikipedia)
The final episode of the television series aired in 2005. It was titled "All Good Things...". Ronald D. Moore wrote it. David Livingston directed the film. (Wikipedia.)
In 2008, a brand new Star Trek TV show premiered. It was called "Trek Nation". It is currently being aired on CBS. (Wikipedia). "Trek Nation" tells the story of a group of people who come from diverse backgrounds and form their own version of United Federation of Planets. Their goal: to help other worlds reach peace. (Wikipedia). "Trek Nation" is an interesting concept that shows how people from different backgrounds can come together to create something great. (YouTube Video)
You should read books on the timeline of Star Trek. Gary Wolfe's Star Trek Chronology is a great place to start. There are many more books available online.