The World Is Flat. The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century is an international bestselling 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, where 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 where historical and geographical divisions are becoming increasingly irrelevant.
Friedman himself is a strong advocate of these changes, calling himself a "free-trader" and a "compassionate flatist", and he criticizes societies that resist these changes. Summary[edit] Friedman repeatedly uses lists as an organizational device to communicate key concepts, usually numbered, and often with a provocative label. Ten flatteners[edit] Proposed remedies[edit] Critical reception[edit] Rich Dad - Welcome to Rich Dad! YouTube - Perceptive pixel. Emotiv Home. Gapminder - Home. YouTube - Panasonic Lifewall.
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