Global Social Change Research Papers

In the plague epidemic called “black death” in the middle of the 14th century, the death of thousands of people brings frustration, helplessness, hopelessness and uncertainty among people. In addition, the plague epidemic weakens belief in traditional institutions, especially in the church. Social norms, habits, traditions and customs are shaken.
Seven young women and three young men tell in ten days in Decameron, which consists of 100 stories written by Boccaccio between 1348-1351. These young people gathered in a castle to escape from the plague and society, have fun and live in the world of pleasure. In the stories, subjects such as private life, love pain, love, heart relations, priests' interests, daily life in Florence are handled in an extremely interesting way.
Today, people who close to their homes are probably important novels, stories, theaters, poems, etc. literary works, computer programs, musical works, paintings and sculptures etc. It will create. In addition, I think once again to traditional institutions, people, insights, etc. trust will be shaken, information technology, especially artificial intelligence will enter our lives more, capitalism will be seriously shaken, social justice will come to the fore more.
Another important effect of coronovirus is the emergence of the importance of international organizations in solving problems such as epidemics, migration, global warming, hunger, world peace. More global solidarity, cooperation, cooperation and division of labor are needed in the world, which has been a “global village” for a long time. However, it is clear how international organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union are unprepared and dysfunctional in the face of such a problem.
Of course, this epidemic is particularly likely to have dangerous consequences, such as more intervention by governments in the short term. In other words, there is the possibility of a new Age of Totalitarianism.
The coronavirus we live in today will most likely have no devastating consequences, such as the "black plague" in the Middle Ages or the Spanish flu in the late World War I. The biggest factor in this is developments in areas such as health information, hygiene, causes and treatments of diseases. However, disasters will still occur in some countries.
In our country and in the world, there are plenty of people who are silly about the causes of the epidemic, do not turn to the rope, conspiracy theory, diverted and post truth news. "The coronavirus was released by the USA.", "The project of sterilization of Muslims", "The project of Jews seizing the world", "China's biological weapon", "The vaccine is in the hands of great powers", "A simple flu, do not exaggerate.", "Coronavirus 3-5 It was planned by someone 7 years ago. ” such claims are just a few of the other conspiracy theories.
The basis of conspiracy theories is the lack or absence of analytical and critical thinking. However, why, from whom, how, under what conditions, information should be analyzed, comprehension of its different connections, examination of accuracy value, comparison of information from reliable sources, questioning, evaluation according to objective criteria. Let's listen to what he says about this in Bacon 1620:
It is easier to believe that he prefers to believe. Therefore, it is difficult to research difficult things, because; plausible ones, because it reduces hope; from the depths of nature, superstitions; the light of experience, arrogance and pride; he rejects unusual thoughts because of his respect for the public.
Such epidemics have been on going in the history of the world, and they will be in the future. For this, we need to behave in mind, science, humanity, and responsibility rather than conspiracy theories or “foreign conspirators, big and mysterious powers, aliens, etc.”.
Finally, less consumption, less simple life, less social life for a limited time and more science, environment, cooperation, solidarity and solidarity. And always meeting basic needs such as health, shelter, food, water, electricity, heating, clothing free of charge and without discrimination among people…

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