1. how do cultural differences contribute to conflicts over environmental issues? 2. what is the value of self-reflection in preparing for one’s future?

1.) Cultural differences can have an extreme affect on the conflict over environmental issues. People in different cultures often have different life experiences and different values. A culture that doesn't value the environment and only wants to make a profit will have no problem destroying the environment in pursuit of a profit. Korea and America could be viewed this way. Countries that place value on the environment, like Sweden, will fight to aid in the protection of the environment no matter the cost--while America may want to reject any plans they have for this in the quest for a better profit.  

Look at the passages where the author describes the isolation and insanity that dr frankenstein has