An eighth metamorphosis is now under way, triggered by the key technology of digital information, which has made it possible for all human beings to visit and communicate with each other, anywhere on Earth. This has enabled us to create a global culture and society that transcends national boundaries. The challenge for humanity will be to embrace this global civilization without sacrificing either the individual liberties or the ethnic identities that we all need to realize our goals in life and belong to something larger than ourselves.
