The world is flat, well it’s very small also. Watch this video/talk on globalization by Thomas Friedman and it will blow your mind. It is Long but well worth the look. If not look it up on MIT on Itunes university on Itunes for an mp3 of this.
The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century is an international bestselling book by Thomas 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.