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Is globalization is a net positive for humanity? While the new global economy has created a lot of wealth, and lifted a lot of people out of poverty, it also has some effects that aren't so hot.
In which John asks whether globalization is a net positive for humanity. While the new global economy has created a lot of wealth and lifted a lot of people out of poverty, it also has some effects that aren't so hot. Wealth disparity, rising divorce rates, environmental damage, and new paths for the spread of disease. So does all this outweigh the economic benefits, the innovation, and the relative peace that come with interconnected economies? As usual, the answer is not simple. In this case, we're living in the middle of the events we're discussing, so it's hard to know how it's going to turn out.
NOTE: This video is considered age-restricted.
This is a good video for the content of Globalization, however, when showing this to your students be aware it moves quickly and may be hard for some students to process.
I would suggest stopping for a discussion during various key points in the video or providing a synopsis before watching it.