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Paradigms are accepted norms of society. They can be called "mindsets" as well. They are generally shared ideas and expectations that a group of people, (usually a society or culture) considers acceptable. In order for a culture to change their paradigms, there is usually a large scale impact on the culture involving the paradigm. The impact could be good or bad. For example, a culture's main food consumption is fish. One day they figure out that all the fish now is poisoned and it will be harmful if they continue to eat it. The culture or society would probably change their main food consumption to something like chicken. This change would be considered a paradigm shift.

The evolution of society can be measured on some basis of measurement. Some may measure by technological advancement, some by health, and others by education. It depends on what you are measuring to decide the evolution of a society.

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Looking at this week’s discussion question it brings to mind the “broken window theory”. The theory points out the effect of how a small damaged window that goes unfixed has on an area. The more property damage and graffiti that remains will lead to minor crimes (vandalism, drugs, theft) which will lead to major crimes (robbery, murder). This is due to the growing negative attitude of the community that does not have pride or a “buy in” of their own community. The same effect can be carried out when it comes to the environment. A society that has trash cans that are over filled and trash all around the people in that area are more likely to litter. In my opinion the best way to measure the evolution of society is the mentality of society. For example are we a progressive society that is continuing to look for better ways to improve quality of life and sustainability?

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1929803/broken-windows-theory

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Experts warn of poisonous caterpillar dangers

September 17, 2014

Palatka Daily News

Puss caterpillars are reckoning havoc to the residents and plants of Putnam County. According to horticulture specialist, Prissy Fletcher, who is a team member of the University of Florida’s extension office located here in Putnam County. Fletcher goes on to say that these puss caterpillars are toxic and the bigger they are the more toxic they are. The puss caterpillar poses a threat to both plants and human beings. Fletcher recommendation is to not have any contact with the insect. If contact is made reactions can include a burning sensation, swelling and a red grid like pattern that matches the insects’ spine. The spine of the insect is actually where the toxins are stored. Fletcher also recommends that for anyone who enjoys working outside to wear some kind of protection and use Bacillus thuringiensis which is a common pesticide.

For more information about the puss caterpillar, visit entnemdept.ufl.edu/Creatures/MISC/MOTHS/puss.htm

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