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Ian Goldin on Globalisation: What do you think about Organisation of Society

I completely agree with the opinions expressed by Ian Goldin in this video. Globalization has made paradigm shifts in all facets of human life. The reason behind these changes was definitely a quantum leap in technology. The development of technology is going to be much faster in the years to come. Whatever we have achieved from Stone Age was achieved in the last decade of 20th century. Along with this progress lot of complexities also arose. The inequalities between countries or people have increased and the complexity of situations has created a unique “web”. Something wrong happening in one place will create a massive explosion somewhere else!! We are famous for wrong predictions because we don’t work together as a society. Still we are in separated compartments based on culture, religion, nationality etc., the world is progressing on the flying feathers of technology, and if we work together we will create a heaven, else, destroy all. “Either this will be the best century or worst century”, his words are so true. So let us act together NOW, for a lively and happy future.

Still, I am keen on Marx’s observation on means of production and organisation of society. How the change in technology will make an evolution in the organisation of society? We have to wait and see…..

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    Liam Dillon

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    Jul 27 2011: There's no doubt, globalisation has led to a surge of international interconnectedness. I think that many countries have benefitted from the advancements in technology you have spoken of, not just internally, but extraneously also. I think that through global trade, many global relationships have been forged and remain strong. Take for example, my country Australia, and Japan. It wasn't too long ago that we were engaged in war with each other. Fast-forward a few decades, and we are now both essential contributors to the other's economy. Australia is a critical supplier of raw materials, and Japan delivers finished goods that provide Australian consumers with a huge scale of variety available to them. Through this trading, not only have both countries enjoyed prosperity, but relationships which previously did not exist are now flourishing, and this is evident in Australian aid to Japan in the horrible situation which they encountered earlier this year.

    In short, I think examples like this are only going to become more prominent and plentiful as the years go on.
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