Zombie Apocalypse by: Mariah Ross Death, brains, run, hide there are zombies on the loose! How would you restart a civilization, if a Zombie Apocalypse was to occur? When restarting a civilization you should think about what features to include in your civilization. For example, you should consider thinking about the type of economy and government you would want to form, geography, security, housing, clothing and health, job specializations, and managements of crime. In the event of a Zombie Apocalypse, if I was responsible for restarting civilization, I would choose a mixed economic system. I believe the mixed economic system is the most viable, because it goes with my democracy type of government. To begin with, I suppose a mixed economy would be the most viable if I had to restart civilization in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse. In my …show more content…
opinion, a mixed economy would be the most viable because I would want my civilization to be in control, but also beneficial to others. I also would want the people of the economy to be able to make decisions. What I mean about this is because the economy would be mixed I would want to include a little bit of traditional, market, and command “However, most societies in the modern world have elements of all three, and are therefore mixed economies” (Article 3 paragraph 1). A mixed economy would suit my civilization best. In addition, with choosing an economy, you must have a type of government. Within my civilization, a democracy government would best fit. A democracy would best fit my civilization due to my desire of allowing the people of my civilization to have a choice in making decisions. Also, a democracy government would best fit my civilization because a mixed economy is based on having control, but not completely. I think a democracy government would best fit my economy and civilization. Furthermore, in restarting a civilization you should think about what type of geography you would choose and how it would benefit your civilization. I would choose to live near a freshwater resource; for example, a river. One way a river would benefit my organization is by preventing re-infestation. It also would be beneficial towards my civilization for a food source. According, to food, there must be a routine in security for now and in the future. There also should be a way to avoid scarcity or the limitation of resources “Scarcity is the fundamental challenge confronting all individuals and nations. We all face limitations… so we all have to make choices. How we deal with these limitations- that is, how we prioritize and allocate our limited resources” (Article 1 paragraph 2). Exploring ways to secure food can be hard. However, in my civilization I would secure food by storing it in food storages within the housing of my civilization. Avoiding scarcity isn’t that complicated, all you have to do is use the method of reforestation. Reforestation deals with the cutting or deletion of one resource, but then adding three to five times more of the deletion. For example, if I cut down one tree, but then plant three more for everyone I cut down. Moreover, to restarting a civilization housing and security of the civilization, of course would be needed. Housing for the people would be handled by already existing shelters. For example, a complex apartment building would be considered as an already existing shelter. I would choose to use a complex apartment building because everyone would be together, which leads to security. Security would be provided by the people of the civilization. I would train them to set traps to protect the land. Besides, the previous features stated above you will need to know how you would assign jobs to the people of the civilization. In addition, to assigning jobs you will need to know how clothing and medicine will be provided. In regards to my civilization the specialization of jobs will be assigned to people by the results of their training sessions that’ll be given “As civilizations become more complex, artisans and craftsmen were needed to maintain specific items and tasks”(Article 2 paragraph 4). Clothing will be distributed by seamstresses in the civilization. Medicine will be provided by doctors and people within the civilization who have the knowledge and the ability to create this medication. No one or civilization is perfect.
Every organization, government, etc. will always have some type of conflict. One main category is crime! Crime is what slows your civilization down. For instance, if one of your workers of your civilization commit a crime they will eventually get fired, which leads to an unemployment rate. In my civilization crime will be handled by the people given more work to do for a certain amount of time. Although, this may not seem like a pretty tough punishment it is because I wouldn’t want them to get fired causing them to be unemployed, they’re family to suffer because of their actions, and the civilization to decrease, but they would be tired from extra hard work. This decision would be beneficial towards the committer, their family, and the civilization. Overall, as you can see restarting a civilization takes a lot. It includes multiple features and thinking. The choices I have chosen will reflect upon the outcome of my civilization. Several articles have helped me develop my civilization based upon the details given. Restarting a civilization requires a plan and a brilliant
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While it takes a lot to build up a society, it doesn’t take nearly as much for it crash and burn. One simple flaw can weaken it, and three added together will ruin the whole thing. Even the greatest societies can fall as the result of political corruption, war, and social injustice. These three have negatively affected Rome, Greece, Uganda, and even the fictional society in Matched by Ally Condie.
The realm of myths and magic have captivated the attention of masses for decades. Most of the myths and creatures originated from folklore from diverse cultures around the world. The mythological world usually contains myths and stories about fantastic beasts, immortal gods and goddesses, unearthly beings, and bizarre creatures that rule or roam the depths of the earth. Since the rise of the internet, classic myths like mermaids, vampires, dragons, werewolves, zombies, and unicorns continue to have a certain appeal to the public. Due to this advancement of technology, myths like vampires and zombies can tap into people’s needs or yearnings. Either by filling a psychological need, symbolizing the rejected and inexpungable or by creating an
Stop! Do not head for the road It is safer to stay in your houses because no matter what the dead will be coming and there is no escaping. Try to be as close as you can to a town so you can get supplies. Zombie proofing your home is the first thing you should do. When Zombie proofing your home, the ideal item would be wood. Board up every window and set traps outside and inside your home. The traps would trap the dead and tell you if they are coming. The absolute safest place to be is in an abandoned prison. Although prison is designed to keep the living inside it is the ideal to keep the dead out. It already have top notch security and a kitchen. Wherever you are try to stay safe and not draw attention to
In any type of society from hunter/gatherer tribes to post industrial nations there are rules and regulations that must be followed for the safety and benefit of said society. Over the centuries these rules have become more rigid and concrete and have transformed into strict laws that all who wish to exist in that society must follow and obey or face severe punishment. The laws are a supposed codification of social norms that all those in the society feel are common practices we must abide by and follow. The laws are created to prevent chaos from erupting amongst the people and to keep order and balance by punishing those who disobey therefore deterring others from also committing such acts. The sole existence of law is for the protection of society and the protection of those in the functioning society. Law however can also lead to the erosion of conventional societal norms and in fact put many individuals in severe danger, specifically laws that are seen as unfavorable amongst the majority of society. Unjust laws and oppressive ruling can have several unexpected consequences on a society such as revolution which much like what the American colonists did in the late 18th century decided to break away from their overbearing monarchy and form a new society with a different set of norms and laws. At the beginning of the 20th century however, a new form of response to unjust laws was born and created mayhem in major cities across the nation, the rise of Organized Crime and the underground market. Society itself has created these forms of crime through the implementation of certain laws and allowed violence and destruction to manifest in opposition to that or a specific group of social rules. Whether it was the rise of gangs in the 1...
Texas Chainsaw Massacre was the first movie to use Ed Gein’s man-eating behavior. “The events of that day were to lead to the discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annals of American history, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” (CITE). The movie is about five friends. The main characters, Sally and Franklin, want to visit their grandfather’s graveyard because there were reports about grave robbing on the news. After seeing the tombstone, the five friends decided to go visit grandpa’s house as well. On their way, they met a hitchhiker and they offer him a ride. They threw him out after he slashed the arm of Franklin in the car, which creep them all out. Afterwards, the group realizes that they need gas. So they stop to refuel, but the man at
In the article, “A Zombie Manifesto: The Nonhuman Condition in the Era of Advanced Capitalism” by Sarah Juliet Lauro and Karen Embry, the authors’ evaluate the idea of the zombie and its connection to capitalism and post-humanism. According to the authors, the zombie represents much more than just a fear, it represents a loss of oneself to many different things, primarily to a capitalist society. The authors have come to the conclusion that humans have a fear of what they cannot control, and that is why the zombie is so big in entertainment. We see zombies everywhere, in movies, books, tv shows, fundraisers, marathons, and so much more. They have been around for decades, but recently they have become very popular. The authors believe this is
Have you ever sat in history class wondering why all the societies you are learning about are failing? Maybe you learned about Ancient Greece, or Ancient Rome, or even Ancient India. All these places did not succeed because of three main reasons. One reason is because powerful leaders die. Many things can go wrong after the death of a leader, for example, the army failing or the empire being invaded. Another reason is natural disasters happen. Disease is a big natural disaster that has been a factor in societies perishing. The last main reason that societies fail is because they expand too fast. Significant societies have perished because of the deceasing of powerful leaders, natural disasters, and rapid expansion.
Avery Wells Professor Wilkenfeld English 102 02/08/14 “All Men and Women Are Created Equal” On July 4, 1776 it was said that all men are created equal. What the Declaration of Independence failed to mention was women. This seemed to be a common theme throughout the history of America and is still a problem to this day. Men are constantly being held up on a pedestal, while women are forced to assume the position of looking up to them. Zombieland (2009) tends to take these “old school” ways and sheds a new light on the fact that women too can be equal, if not better than some men.
Despite the fact that people have common goals, more often than not, we see them grouped into contentious factions, fighting tooth and nail to promote differing government policies in the name of achieving those commonly held goals. Often the policies may be unproductive and often have the unintended consequence of sabotaging the goal. Almost always the conflict is centered around the means to achieve goals rather than the goals themselves.
Societies fall because of corrupt and bad leaders. The leader of Nazi Germany between about 1930-1945 was a very corrupt and evil leader. Although he made the society to be prosperous, he discriminated against his people. “As tyranny spread across the society, the leaders and their collaborators persecuted and murdered millions of other people” (Society one reading, final paragraph). This quote tells about the tyranny and the corrupt leader that was at the helm of Germany. The leader eventually lead the society back into it’s hard times when he started war between countries all over the globe. Corrupt leaders also use their power for evil. In Greece, leaders often passed laws that helped the rich and hurt the poor. “By passing laws that favored the rich, the oligarchs protected and increased their own wealth” (TCI, lesson 2, section 3). Discriminating against the poor and favoring the rich with laws causes uprisings. People being fed up with it and fighting back. No matter the outcome of the conflict, the society is weakened dearly. Another example comes from Syria. In Syria, the leader is very corrupt and is a bad leader. He lead the country into economic despair. When things got tough he resigned and left the country. He didn’t try to take care of the problem himself. “..after President Viktor Yanukovych fled the capital....
Now a high-school senior, I still remember my freshman year with a shudder; it was the year my friends and I joked about as the "Year of the Zombie." It wasn't that I had contracted a rare medical disorder that transformed me into one of the walking dead. I had done what many diligent students do: sacrifice most of my sleep time for the sake of academic success.
Pop culture always puts a spin on things, from modern art to the end of the world. Even though the concept of the zombie has become modernized and is now a large part of our culture, it’s really cool to learn where it all came from and where its roots in mythology actually began. We have all heard the modern day myth of the dead coming back to life and roaming the earth. But when we learn that the modern day concept came from myths created thousands of years ago have shaped the modern day culture that we live in it surprises everyone. The zombie has been a myth that is present in many cultures for thousands of years and will probably shape a modern myth of the future.
Zombies have established a hold on the people of the twenty-first century. There are books, movies, TV shows, and video games about zombies. AMC’s “The Walking Dead” is a TV show about a group of people trying to survive the zombie apocalypse. While fans of the show may already love zombies, some fans watch the show with little knowledge on what zombies really are. Matt Mogk’s “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Zombies” is a book that is written to inform readers on everything they would want to know about zombies. According to Mogk, zombies need a new definition in the dictionary because the modern zombies are more than just corpses brought back to life through witchcraft. Mogk wrote the book for a wide audience, it was meant be interesting to fans of zombies, and informative to the general population while also educating people at the same time. While it is very difficult to write a book for such a large audience, Mogk effectively appealed to his wide audience through the use of evidence and analysis for everything about zombies.
The social conflict model has two types of conflict, the social consensus and the social conflict. Dalton took the concept of informal organization from just workers to include managers and is called managerial conflict. This is a power struggle of humans using conflict to control their environment and social activities within the organization in their favor. Dalton believes it is human to use conflict to your advantage. They’re several layers of conflicts that arise between coworkers, between departments, supervisor and worker, between staff members, between different groups within the larger organization and just good old personality conflicts. Rules are made to control conflicts and behavior, but who do they benefit. They are called organizational rules but individuals implement them and either favors the individual or his group within the group. Bendix did a study on 1956 about managerial ideologies. The managers or leaders use influence within the organization to get workers to follow them and work together for the company. They use this conflict of ideas to obtain loyalty, and employees who are loyal to their company. Sometimes conflict comes from outside the organization. An example of this theory outside influence is the National Football league and spousal and child abuse. A rash of abuse cases arising from the actions of the athletes, caused outside influences to take action against the National Football League. Women and other outside groups influenced the league to implement new rules to control or change the behavior of their employees, the
The Walking Dead is an American zombie apocalypse horror drama television series developed by film director Frank Darabont. It is based on the comic book series and it is premiered on October 31, 2010, on the cable television channel AMC in the United States of America. It premiered internationally during the first week of Novermber 2010 on Fox International Channels. Based on its success, AMC renewed the series for a 5th season. By this huge popularity, theses series have been well received and has been nominated in many high quality awards, including the ‘Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series’, ‘American Film Institute Awards’, ‘Primetime Emmy Awards’, and the ‘Writers Guild of American Award’.