tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165564767571386808.post3705033036518081003..comments2012-09-06T19:20:46.507-07:00Comments on Meridian: Week 1. What is Globalisation?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10143917271373997794noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165564767571386808.post-14992968176501362552012-08-27T20:22:15.948-07:002012-08-27T20:22:15.948-07:00An interesting point that seems to come up in ever...An interesting point that seems to come up in ever topic we study for this subject. Are these changes helping create an equal globe or just widening the gap between the powerful and powerless?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143917271373997794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165564767571386808.post-28930107847489509502012-08-27T20:20:00.764-07:002012-08-27T20:20:00.764-07:00Thanks for the comment, Sarah. I appreciate the fe...Thanks for the comment, Sarah. I appreciate the feedback.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143917271373997794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165564767571386808.post-89543300537384532282012-08-22T03:51:39.475-07:002012-08-22T03:51:39.475-07:00I agree. As Albrow states globalisation refers to ...I agree. As Albrow states globalisation refers to a ‘single world society’, and the Internet is the perfect demonstration of a society of its own; with as you said, its own unique language, customs and ideologies. However, when scrutinized it becomes clear that the Internet, while seemingly fitting this description perfectly, actually has some downfalls. Due to the Internets limited accessibility in the world’s developing countries, some say that rather than contributing to a ‘single world society’ it in fact increases the gap between first and third world countries. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3165564767571386808.post-32261177690274873592012-08-21T19:26:23.507-07:002012-08-21T19:26:23.507-07:00I would agree Robert, that we are indeed heading t...I would agree Robert, that we are indeed heading towards, if not already, a ‘single world society’ as Albrow alludes to. Even countries which are deemed as relatively poverty stricken without access to communicative technologies such as facebook or twitter are bombarded with billboards promoting brands and lifestyles, many of which are unfortunately out of reach for the majority of the population absorbing them. I too wonder if the world will ever reach a global consciousness, but for now I am happy sitting on my Ikea chair, drinking my starbucks mochalatte, tapping on my mac while listening to indie rock. <br />Cheers,<br />Sarah<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com