Chomsky and Friedman Videos

Chomsky’s view is that globalization cannot possibly be thought of as positive, but more-so negative. His views on the subject do sometimes change, such as when he states that it allows for people from other countries and cultures to interact with one another. But in reflection, he believes that globalization only benefits the wealthy because the wealthy have the ability to do business overseas with more ease, and that those in poverty are increasingly neglected. 

 Freidman explores the idea that there have been three separate eras of globalization. The third one is the one in which we are now, and began back in the year 2000. He shows that with each eras progress, the countries of the world have become more and more connected to one another. He believes that anything that can be done should be done, and therefore will be done. If the first person who thinks of something doesn’t do it at first, then surely someone else will do it later. 

I cannot agree with one side completely because both have valid points. The one aspect of globalization that I find positive is the opening up of different cultures to people who don’t have the means to travel across the globe. However, I do believe that globalization is not addressing all of the needs it should be and is more focused on expanding business across countries than helping the people of those countries.