The Clash of Civilizations and the Writer as a Cultural Ambassador

Abstract

The history of humankind is, in fact, the history of various civilizations. Some civilizations appear as different links in the same chain, such as those of the Indian subcontinent, which emerged as distinct and unique entities, rose and declined, and left their mark. Life and nature continue along their own paths, while truth and falsehood confront each other face to face. All philosophies, ideologies, and logics are nurtured by the human temperament. The principles established to live life become a philosophy of existence. Civilizations are shaped by regional climate, weather, and beliefs. The culture of one region is formed through similarities and differences with another. Shared values give birth to cultural heritage. The foundation of any civilization lies in the essential factors tied to human existence, under which life is lived. Social behaviors and trends arising from collective inclinations become part of belief systems. Since ancient times, the individual has preferred community.
In the modern era, globalization has molded all civilizations into a blended form. Today, civilizations have fragmented, and modern technology has strung together the problems of human society into a single thread. Dreams have become alike for all people. The rise of materialism has taken away the dreaming eye and placed everyone in the same line. Now, distinctions remain only at the regional level. The contemporary writer or poet expresses the social issues and communal life of their age and region, where neither linguistic change nor religious influence dominates their creation. The modern creator, with a broadened vision, engages with new worlds through the use of technology. All this is the outcome of civilizational conflict, where oppression and exploitation can summon the collective human force in a moment. Similarly, in the use of modern technology, all individuals appear as a trained nation. In the writer’s view, there now exists the ability to examine the regional, civilizational, cultural, and linguistic transformations of the East, West, and Middle East.

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