Internet And Globalization Essay

Since the inception of the modern internet in the 1990’s it has played a major role in almost every aspect of our lives. The debut of the internet kick-started an era of instant communication and easy access to endless amounts of information which, in turn, chaperoned a new brand of international culture and civil interaction. It has established a unique sense of social, educational, and creative freedom. The World Wide Web has redefined traditional methods of communication and schooling, and as a result is giving people opportunities and relationships that were never previously possible. "The Internet is the decisive technology of the Information Age, as the electrical engine was the vector of technological transformation of the Industrial …show more content…
The Internet has broken down communication barriers between cultures in a way that could only be dreamed of in earlier generations (“Effects of the Internet and Globalization”).” Even though it is still in its infancy, we already take the marvel of world wide intercommunication for granted. It wasn 't so long ago that people had to wait months to send and receive a messages from other parts of the United States, let alone other parts of the world. We are, in a way, more unified than ever before, because of our newfound ability to talk to people from anywhere, at any time. "Globalization was originally proposed as a way for developed countries to seek additional growth opportunities abroad, after it became difficult to achieve economic growth domestically”(“Next”). Currently , globalization takes that sentiment and multiplies it to the extreme. Internet globalization has not only given developed countries new and exciting opportunities, but it has also greatly impacted even the most underdeveloped of …show more content…
There is no doubt that the internet is a great resource but some think it should be used with a great amount of caution and