Artifacts of our own cultures surround us. From art and music to architecture and literature, from philosophy and
religion to laws and economics, we live among cultural artifacts that have deep roots.

Select the single cultural artifact that you believe best represents the culture in which you live today. Present
a detailed description of the artifact, and analyze in detail how the artifact relates to the values and beliefs
of the culture. Investigate and evaluate the deep cultural roots of your artifact. What historical roots allowed
your artifact to come into being? Which cultural periods might have influenced its eventual development? How do  you anticipate this artifact being passed to future generations? What kinds of evolutions might it undergo as  culture changes?