globalization and the developing world: RELEVANT PASSAGES FROM THE NOVEL
It seems as if she is against globalization when she said, “too much hardware, too much software, too many bioforms”. To me it seems as if she is saying that with globalization comes too much information and having this information can lead to people hiding in their walls within a compound. “Outside the organInc walls and gates…And too much envy and fanaticism and bad faith.” (34) To me it seems like this setting is in a future where globalization has resulted in everyone being afraid. They are afraid that with globalization comes more threats. “ it makes sense... fix that too” ( 252). This passage is talking about a database that allows you to access a multitude of information about many different people. I think this passage brings up the issue of privacy with globalization. As the world becomes more interconnected things like databases will become more interconnected so people around the world have access to different information. It reminded me of my HeLa and how her cells were being shipped around the world because more doctors around the world were conversing and sharing ideas. These invasions of privacy resulted in important medical discoveries but was the act morally correct? (Eden)
At the beginning of the book Atwood gives the impression that she is against globalization, as she mentions the many new technologies in the world that bring competitiveness and bad faith . She states, Still, the CorpSeCorps men [...] Too much hardware, too much software, too many hostile bioforms, too many weapons of every kind” (34). This passage shows that when thinking of the effects of globalization, she associates them with the negative characteristics that can be brought out in humans, such as envy. “No one would want to eat an animal whose cells might be identical with at least some of their own” (29). The second passage also supported that she is not supportive of the globalization because although there were some benefits of the “pigoons”, such as more food because they grow differently, she managed to turn it around and show that there are downsides to the new technologies that allow these such as that people will not want to eat the food, so it is no longer of use. (Erin)
Throughout the book Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood reveals that through the creation of the “Crakers”, how the “old-normal people” are left behind. This correlates to how through globalization, those who are in less-developed countries are left behind from the process. “If only he could find a cave [...] like the door of a great vault shutting” (50). This passage provides insight to the topic of Globalization and Developing Countries by showing the isolationism of Snowman, as a representation of the lesser developed countries who feel isolated from the global advancement. “At the third watchtower around [...] It keeps on rising” (337-38). In this passage, there is some indication that the Crakers may be there to help him, but Snowman does not understand why or how they would. This could reference how more developed countries thriving from globalization attempt to help those countries who are behind the process, but sometimes there is not a way to help them. (Ashlon)
The dystopia Atwood develops throughout Oryx and Crake is perhaps an allusion to the consequences of present-day globalization. Rapid advances in technology, growing indifferent ignorance of environmental issues and incessant media-induced pressure to conform to idealism suggest similar, yet surely not as drastic, declines in the global society's ability to function in centuries to come. Jimmy's father tells him of how "long ago, in the days of knights and dragons [...] and for keeping everybody else outside" (34). The "walls" mentioned in this passage provide insight into the "old society's" selfish, elitist ideals and disregard for their environment. The economic, technological and scientific advances "Crake" imparts on the society aim to further this "best of the best" fantasy, yet with these "improvements" come wealth and power, followed by greed and corruption. "'Nature is to zoos as God is to churches' [...] mankind needs barriers in both cases" (250). In the second passage, Crake suggests that a certain balance must be maintained between science and ethics, yet that neither are compulsory. Both passages suggest that if globalization is inevitable based on future advances in technology, it must be controlled by "barriers" or "walls" to contain the potentially devastating consequences. (Laura)
At the beginning of the book Atwood gives the impression that she is against globalization, as she mentions the many new technologies in the world that bring competitiveness and bad faith . She states, Still, the CorpSeCorps men [...] Too much hardware, too much software, too many hostile bioforms, too many weapons of every kind” (34). This passage shows that when thinking of the effects of globalization, she associates them with the negative characteristics that can be brought out in humans, such as envy. “No one would want to eat an animal whose cells might be identical with at least some of their own” (29). The second passage also supported that she is not supportive of the globalization because although there were some benefits of the “pigoons”, such as more food because they grow differently, she managed to turn it around and show that there are downsides to the new technologies that allow these such as that people will not want to eat the food, so it is no longer of use. (Erin)
Throughout the book Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood reveals that through the creation of the “Crakers”, how the “old-normal people” are left behind. This correlates to how through globalization, those who are in less-developed countries are left behind from the process. “If only he could find a cave [...] like the door of a great vault shutting” (50). This passage provides insight to the topic of Globalization and Developing Countries by showing the isolationism of Snowman, as a representation of the lesser developed countries who feel isolated from the global advancement. “At the third watchtower around [...] It keeps on rising” (337-38). In this passage, there is some indication that the Crakers may be there to help him, but Snowman does not understand why or how they would. This could reference how more developed countries thriving from globalization attempt to help those countries who are behind the process, but sometimes there is not a way to help them. (Ashlon)
The dystopia Atwood develops throughout Oryx and Crake is perhaps an allusion to the consequences of present-day globalization. Rapid advances in technology, growing indifferent ignorance of environmental issues and incessant media-induced pressure to conform to idealism suggest similar, yet surely not as drastic, declines in the global society's ability to function in centuries to come. Jimmy's father tells him of how "long ago, in the days of knights and dragons [...] and for keeping everybody else outside" (34). The "walls" mentioned in this passage provide insight into the "old society's" selfish, elitist ideals and disregard for their environment. The economic, technological and scientific advances "Crake" imparts on the society aim to further this "best of the best" fantasy, yet with these "improvements" come wealth and power, followed by greed and corruption. "'Nature is to zoos as God is to churches' [...] mankind needs barriers in both cases" (250). In the second passage, Crake suggests that a certain balance must be maintained between science and ethics, yet that neither are compulsory. Both passages suggest that if globalization is inevitable based on future advances in technology, it must be controlled by "barriers" or "walls" to contain the potentially devastating consequences. (Laura)
globalization and the developing world: Annotated bibliography
Lukas, Aaron. "WTO Report Card III: Globalization and Developing Countries." Cato Institute:Individual Liberty, Free
Markets, and Peace. Cato Institute, 20 June 2000. Web. 04 Mar. 2013.
My supplementary piece is a brief on a “report card” from the World Trade Organization on globalization and its impact on developed and developing countries. An interesting point from this source is the different take on globalization besides focusing on the good that it does for Western countries. This one addresses the negatives that it brings in less developed countries. This could generate a contrasting perspective to the conversation by bringing in how many countries are getting left behind while others continue, and will continue, to expand on globalization. I find the publication to be a very credible source because the CATO Institute is a research organization for public policy, and this specific piece is an analysis of a document created by the World Trade Organization. (Ashlon)
McKenzie, Kevin. "Ernst & Young Insights: The Changing Face of Globalization." Financial Post. Postmedia Network, 14 Feb.
2014. Web. 5 Mar. 2013.
This source is an online article that discusses how technology is evolving the way in which globalization occurs. It also touches on the increased complications with globalization and the positive and negative effects. It brings an interesting arguments on how globalization is changing and this could add a different viewpoint to our conversation. The source brings a financial perspective on globalization bringing this perspective to the conversation. The author works for Ernst & Young which is one of the big four accounting firms. This makes them very knowledgeable on topics of finance, which relates to globalization. (Eden)
Intriligator , Micheal. "Globalization and the World Economy: Potential Benefits and Costs and a
Net Assessment." CIAO Search (2002): n.pag. Web. 26 Mar 2013.
My supplementary piece is derived from the Columbia International Affairs Online Database, a reliable source on the topic of globalization. The article argues that globalization may entail international conflicts, but also encourage global cooperation to treat "economic and other threats facing our planet". It continues to argue that the technological, policy, institutional, ideological, and cultural developments which have led to globalization are still very active at present and will likely accelerate in the future. The article mentions the potential issues of equity, cold war, employment, mutual vulnerability as a result of global dependency, and the undermining of national sovereignty. (Laura)
Rotberg, Robert. “Good leadership is Africa’s missing ingredient.” Theglobeandmail.com. The
Globe and Mail, 4 Mar. 2013. Web. 4 Mar. 2013.
This article argues that all developing nations need to move forward through corruption is the support and training of Canadians. It provides examples of how leaders are suppose to act and what fuels and motivates them. The primary country spoken about is Kenya, telling us that they do not have the correct training for leaders that Canada can provide. Topics of conversation that may be provoked are ones on the topic of, is all they need to become good leaders, a workshop from Canadians? Mr. Rotberg has an endless knowledge on the subject due to his extensive work in the field as President of the World Peace Foundation. (Erin)
Markets, and Peace. Cato Institute, 20 June 2000. Web. 04 Mar. 2013.
My supplementary piece is a brief on a “report card” from the World Trade Organization on globalization and its impact on developed and developing countries. An interesting point from this source is the different take on globalization besides focusing on the good that it does for Western countries. This one addresses the negatives that it brings in less developed countries. This could generate a contrasting perspective to the conversation by bringing in how many countries are getting left behind while others continue, and will continue, to expand on globalization. I find the publication to be a very credible source because the CATO Institute is a research organization for public policy, and this specific piece is an analysis of a document created by the World Trade Organization. (Ashlon)
McKenzie, Kevin. "Ernst & Young Insights: The Changing Face of Globalization." Financial Post. Postmedia Network, 14 Feb.
2014. Web. 5 Mar. 2013.
This source is an online article that discusses how technology is evolving the way in which globalization occurs. It also touches on the increased complications with globalization and the positive and negative effects. It brings an interesting arguments on how globalization is changing and this could add a different viewpoint to our conversation. The source brings a financial perspective on globalization bringing this perspective to the conversation. The author works for Ernst & Young which is one of the big four accounting firms. This makes them very knowledgeable on topics of finance, which relates to globalization. (Eden)
Intriligator , Micheal. "Globalization and the World Economy: Potential Benefits and Costs and a
Net Assessment." CIAO Search (2002): n.pag. Web. 26 Mar 2013.
My supplementary piece is derived from the Columbia International Affairs Online Database, a reliable source on the topic of globalization. The article argues that globalization may entail international conflicts, but also encourage global cooperation to treat "economic and other threats facing our planet". It continues to argue that the technological, policy, institutional, ideological, and cultural developments which have led to globalization are still very active at present and will likely accelerate in the future. The article mentions the potential issues of equity, cold war, employment, mutual vulnerability as a result of global dependency, and the undermining of national sovereignty. (Laura)
Rotberg, Robert. “Good leadership is Africa’s missing ingredient.” Theglobeandmail.com. The
Globe and Mail, 4 Mar. 2013. Web. 4 Mar. 2013.
This article argues that all developing nations need to move forward through corruption is the support and training of Canadians. It provides examples of how leaders are suppose to act and what fuels and motivates them. The primary country spoken about is Kenya, telling us that they do not have the correct training for leaders that Canada can provide. Topics of conversation that may be provoked are ones on the topic of, is all they need to become good leaders, a workshop from Canadians? Mr. Rotberg has an endless knowledge on the subject due to his extensive work in the field as President of the World Peace Foundation. (Erin)