CW: Lesson 3: Metaphors of Globalization

Global Village

A metaphor by Marshall McLuhan that likens the world to a small village, emphasizing interconnectedness through communication technologies.

Butterfly Effect

A metaphor from chaos theory suggesting that small events can lead to significant consequences in distant places, illustrating the interconnectedness of global systems.

Web of Interdependence

A metaphor comparing globalization to a web, where changes in one part affect the entire structure, highlighting reliance among economies and cultures.

Borderless World

A metaphor indicating that national borders are becoming less significant due to globalization, allowing for unrestricted interactions across borders.

Global Mosaic

A metaphor likening globalization to a mosaic artwork, where diverse cultures and nations integrate to form a cohesive global system.

Information Highway

A metaphor that compares the internet and digital communication to a highway, emphasizing rapid and efficient global exchange of information.

Race to the Bottom

A metaphor depicting globalization as a competition where countries lower standards to attract investment, potentially harming labor rights and environmental protections.

Flattening of the World

A metaphor popularized by Thomas Friedman suggesting that globalization levels the playing field in access to information and opportunities, diminishing barriers.

Dance of Global Capital

A metaphor envisioning globalization as a dance where capital flows seamlessly across borders, shaping the global economic landscape.

Global Butterfly Migration

A metaphor focusing on the movement of ideas, people, and cultures globally, contributing to interconnectedness and transformation.