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Globalization vs. Innovation
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg
The journey of globalization reveals the duality of unity and tyranny.
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Globalization presents a complex interplay between unity and the risks of tyranny. Historically, the economic aspect of globalization is ancient, while political globalization has developed more slowly, with early examples seen in empires such as Rome and Alexander the Great's conquests. These empires transformed numerous political communities into a single political entity within a shared economic space, fostering the philosophical idea of a unified global polity. However, while some view globalization as a potential pathway to world peace, it also poses significant dangers. The centralization of power could lead to a scenario where tyranny prevails, leaving no alternative authorities to challenge a single overpowering political entity. Thus, the implications of globalization are far from benign, highlighting the tension between the hope for unity and the threats of authoritarianism.
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