Globalization against localization - not really much of a contest, is it?
The rise of technology has paved the way for globalization, or quite simply the shrinking of the world.
Right now, anyone can be connected anywhere, anytime. With the Internet having seen a phenomenal growth with the ad-hoc dialup internet connection to the always-connected broadband technology, one can be far away from home yet still be 'at home' in that sense.
It might not totally be a bed of roses though. The struggles in the Middle East all started with the Egyptian people overthrowing its government. I can't comment if it's the right thing to do or not but hey, millions of people against one individual or rather, one group of people in the form of a government - what are the odds that the majority are wrong?
While Egypt might have been better off with the corrupt government now gone, the incident has also translated to similar revolts in the neighbouring countries. We've seen Libya and Tunisia even engaging in the same behaviour.
Integrity aside, the influence of technology has truly reared its head in a time like this. The revolt might not be wrong, but imagine if a wronged revolt inspire others to embark on the same path - what will become of the world?
