I presume that nobody will deny the positive aspects of the North American cultural world. These are well known to all. But these aspects do not make one forget the disastrous effects of the industrial and commercial process of 'cultural lamination' that the USA is perpetrating on the planet.

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This quote highlights the belief that while the positive aspects of North American culture are widely recognized, they should not overshadow the negative consequences caused by the cultural dominance of the United States. The speaker refers to this dominance as a process of "cultural lamination" which refers to the homogenization and commercialization of cultures worldwide due to American influence. It implies that while there are valuable contributions from North American culture, it is also important to acknowledge and address the negative impacts it has had on global cultural diversity.

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