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Originally Posted by lrd
Your last sentence makes me want to repeat your first sentence to Martin, GH.
I would feel much more comfortable about globilization if I felt like we had a plan and were guiding instead of coping. I keep wondering who is driving the globalization train...
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That is what I'm suggesting too.
A globalized world can function in different fashions, with not one specific that holds all trumph cards. What we need to do is transform institutions, principles and policies to match the direction we want it to move in.
I think what is driving, perhaps what is, globalization, is communication. It won't stop, but those doing the talking will set the tone and affect culture with their taboos, etc.
I almost agree with you, GH, but I think that in this view it does matter if people think globalization is a good thing. If our fellow westerners don't compete, our culture will be dominated by those who do.