The World is Flat

I watched a video in class called "The World is Flat" by Thomas L Friedman, who talked about how the technoloogy world is flat. He stated that, "the global economic playing feild is flat" hence the world is flat. There are 3 great eras of globalization: World 1.0 (a.d-1420), World 2.0 (1420-2000), and World 3.0 (2000-present). He mentioned that the 'flattener' eveoled from the creation of the PC (personal computer). The PC allowed individuals to evolve and offer their own content to the world (content being words, photos, videos, music, ect). The day that made this all possible was 8-9-95, when Netscape went public. Netscape is the first internet browser (like Google) and was sold for $28 and at the end of the day was worth $56 a share. After that IPO was created and changed the face of the 21st centry. IPO means initial public offering, which was the first public share of an Internet browser. The creators of IPO made one big mistake; making this public. Which brings us to the Fire Optic Explosion that made countries become neighbors by the world wide web (more flat).

Thomas L Fruedman said that, "The iron rule of business is 'Whatever can be done will be done, the only question left is will it be done by you or to you.'" My reaction: It makes sence because everything that can be done or created will be done sooner or later and its up to you to take the chance at an idea right when you get it and not let it slip away.This is a very good quote/saying and I completely agree with it. It just gives people more reason to go after what they want and go with their ideas.

I'm feeling pretty good about this project so far. It seems a little hard and confusing but I know I'll get there. I'm kind of excited to work with different people from around the world. But that also makes me think it will be a little confusing because it will be hard to comunicate with eachother. Hopefully I get everything done without confution and frustration.