Globalization of the Local

As I begin reading I wondered what about the other countries will the same available resources, or those that will be inevitable penetrated, for whatever reason, whom will learn through example this flattening practice and introduce their own version? He touches on this positive side throughout the reading, and I agree. The only problem is that is hasn't happened completely, yet and people can't learn how to upload their culture to the world platform in the snap of a finger. They need the resources first, prolonging the expansion of culture in many third world countries who can't afford to participate. My biggest question and concern is how and when all locals will have the chance to be a part of the global platform.

Everything posted on the flattening platform comes from someone who is cultured by what they consider local, or at least did at one time. So I agree with him that instead of global news overcoming a local community, a local community is sharing their news with the globe as well. It works both ways.

Not just about economics, but about culture. Globalization has the potential to spread new ways of communication, and innovation, a sharing of culture, which to me is the most important aspect. But it does have a lot to do with economics too, and I feel there is major potential for a dark side here as well. Internet sites become profitable through advertising. He mentions "that globalization of the local is not only happening culturally, but commercially as well." A world run by advertising, which is already happening in a big way, could lead to a lot of corruption and unfairness.

I think he says it best when he states "For all these reasons, our job is not to trash this platform but to get the best out of it and prevent the worst."To me this hits the nail on the head. He says if you think globalization is all good, you don't know enough about it. To disregard the "ability to power individuals and enrich our cultural cornucopia would miss its potentially positive effects on human freedom and diversity."But to take advantage of the platform reveals the dangers it presents as well.

Globalization, to me, is a like the entire world having the freedom of speech. Just like in America, there are people that uphold this freedom and contribute to positive changes, acknowledge what's happening domestically and internationally, and those that educate. Knowledge is power and everyone should have the opportunity to empower themselves. The more people are being held accountable to their freedom, the more the world can learn about itself and move towards truth.