I just finished The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman.
I have to admit that I was not sure what I was getting into with this book. It was recommended by the Twit.tv crew on several of their NetCasts. Mr. Friedman’s book is well written and informative and 90% straight talk. I say that because in 2 different sections, to me, he rants about (un)employment and President G.W. Bush. Both subjects are sensitive no matter what side of the political spectrum one is on.
I found the section on the Arab Nations and their views and positions and culture to be very interesting and informative. It has helped to me to get a cursory understanding of the types of struggles facing those nations. I had to also agree with many of his thoughts on ‘outsourcing’ and that eventually work will balance and each section of the world will have its niche. Another point that I agree upon is that Americans have a corner on creativity. It is part of our political systems and natures to invent, design, write, and develop. Our content is consumed by the whole world; however, we are not the only content creators and if we cannot continue to lead in this area we will fall behind. That would be the most disapointing future because we are the most amazing and greatest country on the face of the planet & we can do much good with our minds and souls.
The book has solidified my personal view of the world and the way international commerce is headed unless geo-political forces prevent the flattening of the world. Mr. Friedman lays out the future of globalization very well. This is a good book to read.
iron wil
