In "While I was sleeping" by Friedman, he expresses his belief that the world is flat. Not in the geographical sense but in the way of technology and outsourcing as we begin to globalize. As his acquaintance, Nadan, from India said, "the playing field is being leveled," Friedman took that as it was being flattened. With this upcoming change, it would make it much easier connecting to all other networks around the world that would create an "era of prosperity and innovation." Friedman talks about Globalization in three different categories, the first was globalizing the dynamic forces of countries, second was globalizing companies, and lastly third is the globalization of individuals to collaborate and compete globally. As Friedman goes into more detail about the changes of outsourcing and is benefits to countries, he declared that while he is excited he is also frightened by the opportunities it gives to terrorists to become more empowered by this advance in software networking. I believe that although that is a major concern, the overall benefit of this change in globalization allows us to advance together and better protect ourselves against those type of threats that may arise.
In "Moral Disagreement" by Appiah, he goes on to discuss the cultural differences that appear internationally. Appiah talks about the moral conflicts that occur within family and society. The roles in family responsibilities are different in other societies. what you consider to be good or bad is reversed in another culture which also constitutes what you eat, touch, or do; to be clean or dirty (polluted). The term that he uses is to describe this cultural idea is, "taboo" which is translated as something to avoid.
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