we all know that the variety of species is valuable to the thriving of us human beings, then why not the variety of races?
imagine a world with all the same culture, all the same tradition, and all the same etiquette. can you tell me whether we have made progress or have been lagging behind with no comparison?
experts will say that the variety of species gives us a huge depository of genes and i will say that the variety of races also bestows on us a precious large warehouse of different ideologies,methodologies, colorful legends, various living and eating styles from which we can learn a lot, gain more insight and, most of all, see ourselves more clearly and correctly. with the help of all these things, the world will be pushed forward and the civilization of each ethnic group will prosper.
from the standpoint of dialectics, i still can`t agree with the speaker. i contend that when the technology, in other words,the global civilization, is trying to assimilate a traditional culture, the global civilization itself is inevitably the one being as similated at the same time. the interaction of things never ends and the subject and the object continuously exchange their positions. the ubiquitous kfc snack bar is an example of the global civilization`s assault into the traditional civilization. however, it is not difficult to find that meanwhile kfc in china has also got a chinese label. people needn`t empty their serving tray before they leave while in most western countries people do it as ahabit. in order to survive, kfc now offers not only western flavor but also chinese flavor, such as old beijing chicken roll as you can see, the traditional culture is still energetic and full of vitality so that it will never be defeated.
in sum, the speaker`s assertion that technology and tradition are incompatible begs question. traditional culture is not only an impetus to the world of technology, but also to the whole human race. i concede that the advancement of technology has changed our culture a lot, but meanwhile the global civilization, which includes modern technology, is also being challenged by our traditional culture. hegel said, "those that exist are reasonable." the traditional culture is still vital and will never be eliminated from the splendid historical stage.