[ 고1 ]_11월 (2019)__[ 32번 ]

Anne 숑 · [고1] 2019 11월 [ 32번 ]

The title of Thomas Friedman’s 2005 book, The World Is Flat, was based on the belief that globalization would inevitably bring us closer together.
It has done that, but it has also inspired us to build barriers.
When faced with perceived threats―the financial crisis, terrorism, violent conflict, refugees and immigration, the increasing gap between rich and poor―people cling more tightly to their groups.
One founder of a famous social media company believed social media would unite us.
In some respects it has, but it has simultaneously given voice and organizational ability to new cyber tribes, some of whom spend their time spreading blame and division across the World Wide Web.
There seem now to be as many tribes, and as much conflict between them, as there have ever been.
Is it possible for these tribes to coexist in a world where the concept of “us and them” remains?