The new electronic interdependence recreates the world in the image of a global village.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Electronic media connect the world into a single, closely-knit community.
- In plain terms
- Technology makes the world feel like one small village.
- What can you take from it?
- Digital tools shrink the world and bring us closer together.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does tech change your view of the world?
- Do you feel more connected or isolated?
Another view
Connectivity does not always guarantee understanding or harmony.
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