The most interesting part of the ideas that Friedman
discussed in globalization was the
superempowered individual. The
examples that he gave were very good at displaying how powerful an individual
person can become if they know what to do. He also demonstrates how it can be
for better or for worse, which is usually the way most things are, but the way
he juxtaposes the two situations really helps to point out the different ways
that someone can affect the world today. I think that as time goes on it may
become easier to become a super empowered individual because of the advances in
technology. With events like the Arab Spring happen today it seems like it
should be even easier for people like Jody Williams to spread their message. At
the same time I also find it incredible that the world has become so
economically connected that it can be as powerful, if not more powerful than
actual combat based warfare.
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