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Friedman's Trip to India
- Thomas Friedman's "The World Is Flat" opens with an anecdote about his trip to India.
- He compares his experience to Columbus's voyage, highlighting the differences in technology and resources.
Flat World Metaphor
- Friedman uses the "flat world" metaphor to represent increasing global interconnectedness.
- However, a flat world would actually be less connected, highlighting a flaw in the metaphor.
Three Stages of Globalization
- Friedman divides globalization into three stages.
- These stages are driven by nation-states, multinational corporations, and individuals with technology, respectively.