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  2. Classical republicanism - Wikipedia

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    Beyond simply a non-monarchy, early modern thinkers conceived of an ideal republic, in which mixed government was an important element, and the notion that virtue and the common good were central to good government. Republicanism also developed its own distinct view of liberty. Renaissance authors who spoke highly of republics were rarely ...

  3. Emerging technologies - Wikipedia

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    They could use it as "good shepherds" for the rest of humanity or decide everyone else is superfluous and push for the mass extinction of those made unnecessary by technology. [ 6 ] Advocates of the benefits of technological change typically see emerging and converging technologies as offering hope for the betterment of the human condition .

  4. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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    The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing animal cruelty. Based in New York City since its inception in 1866, [ 4 ] the organization's mission is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States."

  5. Communist society - Wikipedia

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    Communism is a highly organised society of free, socially conscious working people a society in which public self-government will be established, a society in which labour for the good of society will become the prime vital requirement of everyone, a clearly recognised necessity, and the ability of each person will be employed to the greatest ...

  6. Fascism - Wikipedia

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    Fascism (/ ˈ f æ ʃ ɪ z əm / FASH-iz-əm) is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement, [1] [2] [3] characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived ...

  7. Benefits of space exploration - Wikipedia

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    The development of artificial satellite technology was a direct result of space exploration. Since the first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1,) was launched by the USSR on October 4, 1957, thousands of satellites have been put into orbit around the Earth by more than 40 countries.

  8. Smartphone - Wikipedia

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    According to the findings of these medical experts in recent years, excessive smartphone use in society may lead to headaches, sleep disorders and insufficient sleep, while severe smartphone addiction may lead to physical health problems, such as hunchback, muscle relaxation and uneven nutrition.

  9. Online petition - Wikipedia

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    An online petition (or Internet petition, or e-petition) is a form of petition which is signed online, usually through a form on a website.Visitors to the online petition sign the petition by adding their details such as name and email address.