Globalization Reaction
Ariel Joseph Andan “Globalization: The Super Story”
Professor Diana
I am a big believer in the idea of the super-story; the notion that we all carry around with us a big lens, a big framework, through which we look at the world, order events, and decide what is important and what is not. In Thomas L. Friedman’s “Globalization: The Super-Story”, he examines the features of globalization from various aspects, and how it helps people better understand 9/11 events. In the article it catches my attention, when the author claimed that globalization is the new improved system formed in place of the old “cold war system”, through the patterns of which, and people observe today’s world in an integrated way. Mr. Friedman’s piece is just simple short phrases, organized structure, had colloquial languages which creates reader-friendly, and convincing essay. After reading it, I noticed the he starts with an enthusiastic term “big deliver”; which establishes the colloquial tone of the essay, and successful capture on the reader’s interest. In my own understanding, it brings the idea that a perfect society only exists in fictional stories, and the political concepts apparent in Utopia can be described as a perfect way. It is interesting to note that despite his own understanding that the events of 9/11 require explanation; Friedman seems most hostile to others who are seeking explanations. Overall, I think Thomas Friedman explained the phenomenon known as globalization very well, and I enjoyed the history that was associated with it. I think, the idea of globalization is good thing for the well-being of people as raw materials, wealth, and ideas are easily shared.
Professor Diana
I am a big believer in the idea of the super-story; the notion that we all carry around with us a big lens, a big framework, through which we look at the world, order events, and decide what is important and what is not. In Thomas L. Friedman’s “Globalization: The Super-Story”, he examines the features of globalization from various aspects, and how it helps people better understand 9/11 events. In the article it catches my attention, when the author claimed that globalization is the new improved system formed in place of the old “cold war system”, through the patterns of which, and people observe today’s world in an integrated way. Mr. Friedman’s piece is just simple short phrases, organized structure, had colloquial languages which creates reader-friendly, and convincing essay. After reading it, I noticed the he starts with an enthusiastic term “big deliver”; which establishes the colloquial tone of the essay, and successful capture on the reader’s interest. In my own understanding, it brings the idea that a perfect society only exists in fictional stories, and the political concepts apparent in Utopia can be described as a perfect way. It is interesting to note that despite his own understanding that the events of 9/11 require explanation; Friedman seems most hostile to others who are seeking explanations. Overall, I think Thomas Friedman explained the phenomenon known as globalization very well, and I enjoyed the history that was associated with it. I think, the idea of globalization is good thing for the well-being of people as raw materials, wealth, and ideas are easily shared.