Globalization, as defined by rich people like us, is a very nice thing... you are talking about the Internet, you are talking about cell phones, you are talking about computers. This doesn't affect two-thirds of the people of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Technology driven by the wealthy does not benefit the majority of the world's population.
- In plain terms
- Tech and internet help rich people but not most of the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that technological progress often excludes the poor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits most from new tech?
- How can access be improved?
Another view
Globalization can eventually reach more people even if it starts with the wealthy.
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