The Inevitability of Globalism/Melting pot problem

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one hand clapping?
double meaning of the word hand

When the Zenmeister says: "You will clap with one hand!" (Shamelessly borrowed from Charles Dyke)

As cultures are exposed to one another, they naturally tend to borrow or co-opt attractive or useful aspects. As these aspects are de-contextualized, the meanings change in both cultures: moving towards a common, "universal" meaning.