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The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century

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by Thomas L. Friedman

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You are one "Different" person. How in the world could you think the earth is FLAT!! You on meds?
Starscha Ever heard of this thing called a metaphor? He does not think that the world is LITERALLY flat...
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the earth is flat dont talk without reading the book first or watching the flat earth conspiracy?
Cristofer Mr. Peter, this book, by Thomas L. Friedman, is not about the Earth being physically flat, as in "we live in the back of a flying-throu-space turtle,"…moreMr. Peter, this book, by Thomas L. Friedman, is not about the Earth being physically flat, as in "we live in the back of a flying-throu-space turtle," but as in "you can literally do everything, from everywhere, natural barriers have dissapeared, and the playground has been flattened, giving everyone almost equal opportunities, but better watch out, it is not all good."

The author dedicates his first pages literally warning people on the fact that he does not mean that the Earth is flat on that sense, but on the fact that the playground is being levelled; he later on comments that, althou there has been flattening, the world is still not as flat as it could be.

Long story short: You should read the book. (less)
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Is it worth reading in 2017? I am on the second chapter and it's getting increasingly difficult to go on because the concepts he goes on about are archaic now.
Malia Honestly, I would skip to Thank You For Being Late, if you haven't read it already. It's many of the same concepts, deepened and updated.…moreHonestly, I would skip to Thank You For Being Late, if you haven't read it already. It's many of the same concepts, deepened and updated.(less)
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I didn't understand what Friedmann means by the world is 'flat'. Can anyone tell me?
Mark Rogers It means there is now a level playing field between citizens of wealthier and poorer countries because we can compete and collaborate through advances…moreIt means there is now a level playing field between citizens of wealthier and poorer countries because we can compete and collaborate through advances in technology. Jobs can be outsourced and new opportunities created for those countries that educate their citizens and make the world a better place. The individual has more control of their own destiny.(less)
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