The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century book

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century

 Thomas L. Friedman  

Business & Career  Politics  Economics  History  

Do you know how a U.S. president and a Chinese premier could unite to solve the world's energy crisis?

Curious about the journey of your Dell laptop from concept to your desk?

Intrigued about the relation between global supply chains and world peace?

Or how the same tools that power global businesses can be manipulated by terrorists?

Dive in to explore the concept of a 'flattened' world, where borders blur, and collaboration and innovation are the keys to prosperity.


Do you know how a U.S. president and a Chinese premier could unite to solve the world's energy crisisCurious about the journey of your Dell laptop from concept to your deskIntrigued about the relation between global supply chains and world peaceOr how the same tools that power global businesses can be manipulated by terroristsDive in to explore the concept of a 'flattened' world, where borders blur, and collaboration and innovation are the keys to prosperity.;

 

Key Ideas

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#1

Is the World Truly Flat? How Has Globalization Transformed the Way We Work?

01 Jan 1970

03:22

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#2

Flattening the Globe: A Journey through Pivotal Events that Redefined Our World

01 Jan 1970

03:49

03:49


#3

How Did IBM's Encounter with Apache Spark a Revolution in Open-Source Software?

01 Jan 1970

02:39

02:39


#4

How Wal-Mart and UPS Are Shaping the Future of Global Logistics

01 Jan 1970

03:31

03:31


#5

Is Globalization 3.0 Erasing National Identity and Job Security?

01 Jan 1970

03:30

03:30


#6

Navigating Free Trade: Insights from Bangalore to Silicon Valley

01 Jan 1970

04:18

04:18


#7

Are We Ready for a New Frontier in the Flattening World, Like JFK’s Moonshot?

01 Jan 1970

03:17

03:17


#8

From Guadalupe to Lanterns: How China Outpaced Mexico and Egypt in Global Trade

01 Jan 1970

03:29

03:29


#9

Can Your Business Survive the Triple Convergence Like E*Trade and Rolls-Royce?

01 Jan 1970

03:05

03:05


#10

Tech Trials and Triumphs: Navigating the Flat World's Challenges

01 Jan 1970

03:06

03:06


#11

Can U.S. and China Unite to Solve the Global Energy Crisis and Transform World Economies?

01 Jan 1970

03:46

03:46


#12

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

02:54

02:54



About Author

Thomas L. Friedman is a renowned American journalist, author, and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, known for his insightful commentary on global affairs. He authored "The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century," which explores the impact of globalization and technology on the modern world. Friedman is a long-time columnist for The New York Times, where he writes extensively on international relations, economics, and environmental issues. His works are celebrated for their clarity, depth, and ability to distill complex subjects for a broad audience.

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