Arguably, changes in the world are inevitable. This is significantly witnessed through the changes that have taken place since 1492 to the year 2012. The changes include social, political, economic, technological, as well as physical. The most historical impacts that brought these changes were the Voyage by Christopher Columbus in the year 1492. Certainly, the world in 2012 is tremendously different as compared to the world in 1492. Generally, various aspects of human life have changed; in this case, changes can be positive or negative depending on how it has influenced the world. The most significant changes since 1492 are the technological advancement.
In the 1492, communication was close to impossible due to the absence of modes to communicate. Technology in the year 2012 has become so advanced, in that people all over the globe can carry out business and communicate effectively. The most realizable mode of information and information technology is the internet. The internet has influence on its own various aspects of life, which including business, socialization and politics. In the business arena, individuals can conduct business virtually through advertisement and other marketing strategies. In 1492, it was difficult to communicate and find customers to buy various products and deliver services. In contemporary society, business is carried out through the internet without any physical conduct.
Additionally, people can socialize with one another through online. In 1492, socialization was mainly through physical conduct, accompanied by explorations. This has changed in 2012; the society has presented various agents of socialization. Individuals today can socialize through Facebook, twitter, and other online social sites. Certainly, this has strengthened the relationship of people in the entire globe. Making friendship as well as developing relationship has been made easy by technology. Politics has also been influenced by technology in that politicians can campaign and win the trust of people using the internet.
In the year 1492, transportation was underdeveloped; hence, it was difficult to travel from one region to another. In fact, going from one continent to another was basically by sea, which was very rare. Christopher Columbus used sea to navigate the coastal region and explore the world. In 2012, transportation has become very advanced. There are several means of transportation that has converted the world into a global village. These means of transportation include roads, air, water, and rail. Individuals can travel from one continent to another so fast using air. Apart from its introduction, the transportation industry continues to grow in innovations and inventions.
Industrialization has changed the world in the 2012. As a matter of fact, in 1492 industrialization was at its minimum growth. Currently, industries are all over the world; these industries undertake various activities such as manufacturing, producing, distribution and storage. On critical analysis, the industrial revolution in the globe has affected human beings positively and negatively. On a positive note, the living standards of people in 2012 have improved greatly as compared to living standards of those who lived in 1492. It is through industrialization that individuals are employed, as well as presented with an opportunity to change the world. These are achieved through application of skills and talents. Industries also have helped in production of food, housing materials, as well as clothing. This are basic needs that are significantly available today, than in 1492.
An industrial change that is witnessed today has caused a lot of environmental problems. In the world today, there are crucial debates on global warming and other environmentally caused disasters. Certainly, industrialization has causes climate changes through greenhouse gases. Human activities have become a problem, especially through the emission of gases that lead to climate change. In 1492, human activities were minimal, and the destruction of the ozone layer was unrealizable. The opening up of the world by explorers led to introduction of various human activities.
Basically, currency, wealth, as well as money are part of central evidence that demonstrates the changes in society. In 1492, money, wealth, and currency had not been developed. In 2012, money and wealth forms the basis of human development. Individuals are more focused in gaining wealth and making money. In 1492, people could access basic needs through other means. But in 2012, this is not the case; people must have money in order to get basic needs and more so enjoy the luxuries of the world. Undeniably, lifestyles of people are economic-oriented.
In 1492, revolts were not witnessed because most of the focus was on exploration. Since then, colonization and decolonization have taken place. Whereby, in 2012 many countries, have gained independence from the colonialists and enjoy sovereignty. Additionally, in 2012 boundaries has been established, whereby nations have their physical boundaries. The political powers in countries had not been established due to poor political orientation; currently countries have well defined political powers. Moreover, political leaders have the powers to make laws and run the nation.
In the world, religions have become very many as compare to 1492. In the past, religious practices were at an introductory level. In 2012, many religious denominations vary tremendously. Individuals in 1492 only followed what they were told by the view missionary believers. In the contemporary society, there is freedom of worship; hence, in 2012 individual follow various religions.
Culture and cultural practices have changed tremendously. In 2012, globalization has influence several cultural practices. Perhaps, all cultures have been westernized, this implies that most of the aboriginal inhabitants in the world do not follow their traditions. For example, historically, there are various communities known in 1492 to be closely associated to their culture, but in 2012, the culture of these communities has faded. Nevertheless, the world today has changed because there is an introduction of universal cultures and practices that bond people together. Such events include sports, organizations and business.
Moreover, the change that has occurred is to do with health issues. In 1492, there was tremendous spread of infectious diseases. The year 2012, can be viewed as the new world; therefore, the 1492 is seen as the era that led to spread of diseases such as chicken box, malaria, measles, whooping cough, as well as smallpox. These diseases killed a lot of people, explorations in 1492 are believed to have infested the indigenous communities. In 2012, changes have taken place in terms of treatment. Some of these diseases still exist, but the advancement in the medical sector has reduced the number of deaths caused by the diseases. In addition, the food consumed in 2012 has also changed. In 1492, the food that people ate was more natural. In 2012, most of the food and diet consumed is genetically modified. In most developed nations, there are various reports of obesity and other diet caused diseases. Furthermore, in 2012 people have information in consuming balanced diet.
Historically, access to education in the past, in the 1492 regime, was aligned only to the girl child, but when compared to the current era, 2012, there is universal education access for both the girl and the boy child. Precisely, this is evident by the existence of the Millennium Development Goal, which seeks to make certain universal access to primary schooling for all as well as the one for gender equality in other settings. In addition, in the past, the girl child did not get to compete on level ground with the boy child. Currently, both the boy and the girl genders are allowed to compete on level ground in various sectors inclusive but not limited to the employment and the education sectors. Overall, people are literate and more advanced because the education system is well planned and organized.
Equality and democracy is well established in 2012. In 1492, there was discrimination between the indigenous population and the explorers. The explorers exploited the innocents of indigenous people to enrich themselves. Currently, the society has become very diverse, and people have learned to live with each other regardless of political affiliation, race, gender, and class. Diversity has ensured that individuals can work and travel globally. Additionally, in 2012 there is global realization and embracing of democracy. Leadership is achieved through democracy, rather than the default.
Conclusively, 2012 is far much different to 1492. But it is important to state that the changes that we see today began a long time ago, and continues to undergo gradual evolution. The changes have been greatly influenced by technological innovations and inventions. Current changes evolve rapidly and influence the entire aspects of human life. The 2012 changes and those in 1492 vary greatly. The variations are in terms of environment, politics, economy, as well as a social issue.
