When Western civilization invaded the Near and Far East and what is now called the Third World it imposed its own ideas of a proper environment and a rewarding life. Doing this, it disrupted the delicate patterns of adaptation and created problems that had not existed before.

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This quote suggests that when Western civilization expanded its influence into regions such as the Near East, Far East, and Third World, it brought with it its own notions of what constitutes an ideal environment and a fulfilling life. In the process, the existing delicate balance of adaptations and systems in these regions was disturbed, giving rise to new problems that did not previously exist. The quote implies that the imposition of Western ideas caused dislocation and challenges that were not anticipated or inherent to these areas before Western intervention.

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