Readings "Flat World- Just In Time"

"Flat World- Just In Time"- Thomas Friedman

In this article, Friedman addresses the global village issue that McLuhan speaks of in his visionary works. Unfortunately, with the advents of sensational tools such as open sourcing and global supply chains of information sharing, there are going to be people who use this exciting technology to aid them in unruly means. Friedman raises the issue of Al Qaeda using these abilities to create mass murder and destruction.

To this end I believe that information technology is a double edged sword in that it allows us the ability to create and accomplish unimaginable feats in global commerce and information sharing but likewise, unimaginable acts of horror and distaste.

Is the technology worth it? Absolutely. No matter what we do, there are going to be horrific events that occur on earth. It is only human nature. That is out of our control. But however, what is in fact, within our control is the use of these technologies to benefit society.