Keynessa Nazaire Professor Siteman Writing 102 2/24/15 Globalization: The Super Story Not many people are aware of the type of system the world runs on today. Sure every country has their idea on which political system is the right one, however the world as a whole, runs on what has become known as globalization. In "Globalization: The Super-Story" by Thomas L. Friedman, we get a deeper understanding of what it is, as well as what his opinions on it are. Although it is a short article, it might be a little tricky to read the first time around, but once you read it a few other times, things start to flow better. Overall, I thought it was a great piece and I agree with many of the points that Friedman is saying. Globalization isn’t a terrible system, it’s just run by some of the most terrible people. We’ve gained …show more content…
We are not properly educated on the matter and that is our downfall when it comes to issues happening around the globe. I believe that this article is a great way to start learning and bettering ourselves so that we won’t be easily fooled by certain things. Globalization: The Super Story goes into depth about the numerous characteristics of what he believes is in globalization. To Friedman, globalization can be an incredible force multiplier” (393) that means he believes it allows nation-states, the global market and individuals to better connect through application, incorporation, and communication. He believes that globalization is the traditional balance of power between nation-states which permits the power to be distributed equally. It isn’t so much that the power is divided equally amongst the nation-states but rather that the power shifts between the states frequently and systematically. Friedman also states that the three key factors in globalization are all power driven. This power is divided between the country, the country and global market, and