ASSIGNMENT: The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman Discuss the book in general and what he means by a "flat world" and what conditions make it flat. Focus on at least one specific topic such as 10 flatteners or the 7 rules for companies The book by Thomas Friedman‚ "The World is Flat"‚ discusses the enormous changes regarding technology and communications which have altered the lives of people all over the globe (1). A large aspect in regards to the "flat world" is that we are competing with
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In Part I‚ “How the World Became Flat‚” Friedman visits India‚ where he realizes that the playing field has been leveled‚ meaning that a much larger group of people can compete for global knowledge. He pursues examples of this metaphor in other places‚ such as Iraq‚ China‚ Japan‚ and the United States. Friedman argues that there are primarily ten forces that flattened the world and describes each of the following “flatteners”: 11/9/89‚ the fall of the Berlin Wall; 8/9/95‚ or the date that Netscape
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I love everything about the military. I could imagine myself walking with a platoon of people carrying a pack full of gear. The most important decision in my life would be to join the military or not after high school graduation. I grew up liking the military. I would attain massive benefits for enlistment. I took all the steps I could before making my final decision. I was ready to enlist and serve my country in the best way possible. First of all‚ the military has always been very appealing
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One of the many differences between Christianity and Catholicism is that both religions come with multiple meanings on how the Bible guides us. Their beliefs may be different even though the both of them follow the same God. For example‚ Christians believe in angels and saints
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literature and seeing the evolution first hand the claim that both of these things differ from each other can be assessed. There are many ways to interpret the Hebrew Bible when it comes to rabbinic literature and this is where we find some base differences between the rabbinic literature and biblical religion. An interesting point to mention here is that
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The phrase: "the world is flat" can be interpreted in many ways. Basically what Friedman means by "flat" is "linked." The falling of trade and political barriers and technical advances have made it possible to do business‚ instantaneously with billions of other people around the world. It has allowed for parts of the world‚ which had previously been cut off‚ like China and India‚ to successfully compete in the world market. Thus‚ the playing field is being leveled‚ and no one nation has an advantage
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With their skill at traveling by sea and their financial knowledge‚ the Phoenicians excelled at exchanging goods. This trading process helped them grow even wealthier. Like the Phoenicians‚ the Chavins also became invested in transportation. The difference between them here is that the Chavins crafted paths across both land and rivers by making footpaths and bridges. The Chavins most likely didn’t have a large body of water very close to them‚ like the phoenicians did‚ who crossed the seas for trade
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control how or if the die; even if inevitable? This unique story by Francis Bret Harte "The Outcast of Poker Flat"‚ has a grey western setting. Harte explores the mind of a gambler who is exiled from a warped town. Two literary devices regionalism and naturalism content is evident throughout‚ giving the story a feeling of hopelessness of survival. The regionalism in "The Outcast of Poker Flat" separates the characters from the town in such a way that is ironic. "I reckon they are after somebody"
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appetitive”‚ which Plato found as the lowest part of the soul and sheltered desires and emotions. The Rational reflected the rulers/philosophers who were small in groups but ruled over a much larger group of producers. They occupied the top of the class structure and because of their ability to reason‚ people believed that they alone had the insights and solutions to human problems. The Spirited followed the Rational and consisted of soldiers and administrators who supported and were controlled by the Government
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I chose to my paper on the similarities and differences between the republicans and the democrats. I believe that the key difference between a republican to a democrat is the laws‚ which implication on minority right. Also a similarity they both have use a system called‚ the representational system. Ill go over these topic in a second. First were going to talk about the republicans. For one thing they believe is that the majority cannot take certain inalienable rights away. Also the republicans
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