It has been over 12 years since Thomas Friedman has written The World is Flat. The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century is an international best-selling book by Thomas L. Friedman that analyzes globalization, primarily in the early 21st century. The title is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing field in terms of commerce, wherein all competitors have an equal opportunity. As the first edition cover illustration indicates, the title also alludes to the perceptual shift required for countries, companies, and individuals to remain competitive in a global market in which historical and geographic divisions are becoming increasingly irrelevant.
Along the way there have been supporters and opposers of his views. However it is fair to say that each of us have experienced the impact of globalization and digital technologies. Please write a short paragraph of how this phenomenon has affected YOU.