http://www.darkseptemberrain.com/ideas/advantages.htm
So I was looking at this. It's a bit black and white, and doesn't seem very well supported, but one really stood out:
"Increased likelihood of economic disruptions in one nation effecting all nations"
I hadn't really thought about this before. It's listed in the "disadvantages" section, though I can see a positive side to it too. It treats humanity as a whole rather than viewing it as separate colonies. As destructive as globalisation can be at times in regard to losing local culture and shops or "brainwashing" people, I think it is worth remembering that, in a money-hungry, hamfisted way, it does bring humanity together as a whole.
With cheap air travel, countries seem closer together, and there's no problem going to another country for a long weekend. As long as local culture can be preserved, I think this is a great think for people as a whole - it brings a sense of inter-connectedness.
Fionn
People become more inter-cultered and the understanding of other countries can be experienced first hand because like you said 'cheap air travel'. For us especially young people love travel and the younger people travel and learn about other ways of living; the more unity the world will feel, as our generation is the future so we need to lead as example.
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