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For the past century, humanity has experimented with and utilized microchip technology, implementing these inventions with every part of our lives. Nowadays, the technology runs practically everything we do, from the transportation of information and goods, to daily tasks, such as managing finances and connecting with others.

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Louis Vuitton bag, a popular fashion brand. 

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Fashion plays a key role in our modern lives, influencing how we express our identities. It has evolved from simple clothing to a global industry that reflects cultural and social trends. Today, fashion ranges from high-end couture to everyday wear, allowing personal expression while driving economies. Like money and technology, fashion is an integral part of modern society.

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Cars, buses, trains, airplanes, boats, and more are all used in everyday life to help humanity travel and bring goods all around the world. For centuries, transportation was long, dangerous, and hard to come by, but ever since the invention of trains at the beginning of the 19th century, the way humanity has moved around the world was changed forever.

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Stained glass window in a church, depicting religious figures.

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For many, religion is a part of everyday life. It guides and counsels countless people in their choices and actions throughout their life, influencing how they act. In the modern world today Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism make up the most widely practiced religions.

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Donald Trump, former president of the USA.

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Government and politics are essential to organizing and managing societies worldwide. Over time, various governance forms, including monarchies, democracies, and republics have evolved to shape how power is exercised. In the modern world today, governments create laws, enforce regulations, and implement policies that impact all aspects of life, from healthcare to national security, all while maintaining order and stability. For example, in the U.S., regional and presidential elections are vital, while in other countries across the world, local government structures and political systems are key points to a country's success, and can make or break the support of the citizens. Overall, these processes are crucial for addressing modern challenges and ensuring citizens' well-being.

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Young children working on laptops at a school.

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Over the years, education has evolved and changed, becoming a crucial part of everyday life for humanity's youth. Education prepares the younger generation for adult life and helps push humanity toward the future through innovation and problem-solving skills, while also teaching important subjects, such as math, geography, or History.

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Money is used in our everyday lives, allowing us easy access to any goods we want, such as food, clothes, shelter, and more. While the use of money varies, it is universally part of an organized system in which people spend and earn money. Money and currency have replaced the earlier system of bartering and trade, providing a more efficient and standardized means of exchange. Today, they form the foundation of society, enabling many societal functions that would not have been possible otherwise.

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Individual scrolling through Instagram page.

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The creation of the Internet and various social media applications has revolutionized our modern world. Not only has it allowed people to communicate across the world in record time, but it has also made daily tasks a lot more efficient. Even with these perks, the internet does have its downsides on society. Social media addiction, for instance, is one of the biggest threats to youth in the modern world, negatively impacting their lives and how they spend their time. Additionally, the spread of false news, unhealthy social-standards, and numerous other dangers that come with it are as evident as ever, making the internet a double-edged sword when it comes to its positive impact on humanity.

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A modern day city with elevated roads, cars, and a large metropolis in the background, featuring several skyscrapers.

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Modern Infrastructure is at the heart of our society, helping run our daily actions, transport goods, as well as allowing efficiency on levels previously never seen before in human history. Modern infrastructure can range, from paved roads, buildings, hospitals, schools, to even train tracks.

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By May L., Leo F., Tom S., Amelie O., Amanda K.

Here are all the treasures that make up our Modern World! We chose the theme "The World Is Your Oyster" because we believe it is a quote that represents how there are many different modern technologies we take for granted in our world. Based on that theme, we used an oyster as our centerpiece and picked 9 important elements to represent the "pearls." These vital elements are found all across the world, and contribute to the quality of everyday modern life.