Assignment:
Watch "World is Flat" video by Thomas Freedman (for first 40 minutes or so) - this video discussed how technology is sharing our modern relationships: with others, with ourselves, with it, and more importantly, how we are losing our self-awareness as we navigate and "connect" in our daily lives.
Video Link: https://video.mit.edu/watch/the-world-is-flat-9145/
Questions:
- Humans have always been social, seeking out connections with our fellow humans. Does technology allow us to do Old things in new ways or is this the future of human interactions?
- Does technology really provide us with real connections? Why or why not?
- It is important, especially in the business world, to be able to communicate effectively. What do you believe is the key to being able to maintain effective social skills in our digital world?