population growth & movement
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Population Growth & Movement. Population Growth. Women’s Rights & Birth Control. Malthusian Check. 20 Most Populous States. Population Movement. Employment/Migration Movement of people Irredenta – people who call for self determination Diaspora – can gain power or influence - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Population Growth & Movement
Population Growth
Women’s Rights & Birth Control
Malthusian Check
20 Most Populous States
Population MovementEmployment/Migration Movement of people Irredenta – people who call for self determination Diaspora – can gain power or influence Spread of disease Refugees Does the north want workers from the south?
Population Growth & Movement
Megacities
CHINAChina will have an estimated 221 cities with a population of a million or more by 2025. Today, Europe only has 35 such cities.
Shenzen, China
Sao Paolo, Brazil
HELPUN, NGO’s… Whither the Age of Mobility? All parts strain on natural ecosystems. Therefore, requires intelligence.
The Information Age
Social Impact of Technology
Information AgeNot first major advancement: Agricultural Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Green Revolution… now technological revolution. Also creates disparity, North vs South.
The Impact of Technology Speed, Efficiency Dislocation from Society Demand for Electricity (Blackout) Industrial Espionage File Sharing TV: Homogenization of Global Media Media has increased influence & access
Challenges with Technology
Maintain & build networks Still trying to keep up with the infrastructure of change… networks, hardware, etc… Update machinery: Take a look to the right… paper weights… Disposal Employment Shift Migration of workers Still don’t know full impact…
InformationInformation is Power English is becoming language of the world… Leading to some homogenization of global population. Increased ease of communication and understanding
Violent Conflicts in the Future
Edward N. Luttwak
Clash of Civilizations
RMA
HOPEThe Beat goes On…
HOPEThough no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. Anonymous The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt
The 21st CenturyWhat will be the next revolution?What will be our greatest challenges?In 30 years you will be almost 50. How will the world look different from today?What political system will dominate at the end of the 21st Century?Who will be global hegemon? Justify.