Although a slight mention of the past pastoral life arouses a nostalgia and reminiscent beauty,
which is unexceptionally characterized by isolation and somewhat disconsolation, various and
frequent communications in business, education, scientific research, and even the daily life are
flooding the existent values, ideas, and ideals. Inevitably, this social phenomenon provokes a
storm of commendation and criticism as well.
Frequent communications in various fields among cultures and people undoubtedly benefit
individuals' life. Almost every citizen becomes the beneficiary of the communications. People
around the world today are able to enjoy otherwise unavailable products and services. For instance,
it is due to the international communication in business that people in China can such high quality
products as Mercedes Benz from Germany, Titoni watch from Switzerland, and IBM computers. All these
cases demonstrate one thing: communications contribute human beings.
Not only are diverse array of communications in the international spectrum positive to individuals,
they also have been exerting significant favorable influences on family life. It was virtually
incredible to imagine an international family five decades ago, but today on account of the rapid
development of communications and transportations, religion and racial discriminations have almost
entirely "gone with the wind". It is no longer an "abnormal" thing that a Chinese husband with a
Japanese wife. Such international family, as scientific research warrants, is a welcome development
in terms of both biological and political elements.
In fact, the advantages of communications are also shaping and reflecting the general human
civilization development. If God, as Bible says, created different languages among men, then men
all over the world today are able to work together, pray together, and struggle for freedom
together. The communications are actually a process of globalization. This is the trend of
sustainable development. With communications, people become brothers and sisters rather than
enemies. With communications, there will be peace rather than war. With communications, the
mundane mortals will eventually retrieve the paradise that our forefathers lost and get renascence.
Admittedly, the communications might have some negative influences. But the advantages far outweigh
the disadvantages. Therefore, the communications should be advocated and encouraged with the utmost
enthusiasm.