Globalization is what characterizes the state of the modern world. This process implies an almost instantaneous logistical and information exchange throughout the planet. Mankind has never been as united in its history as it is today. Although globalization accelerates the development of the human species and is its consequence, it is a complex process to which one must adapt, creating some severe problems and difficulties.
Due to the worldwide network, people almost all over the planet are in a single information space, which favorably affects the mutual understanding. Today’s exchange of information has reached such an impressive speed that innovations can spread across the planet almost instantly (Martin et al., 2018). Globalization affected me directly as it allows to be closer to my relatives and friends, which is significant in our vast country. Moreover, we can ask each other for help and cheer each other up if we have problems.
Secondly, globalization in every way helps me in the studies. I do not think I have ever had a better chance to get a decent education than in the age of globalization. If I had lived thirty years ago, I would not have had the opportunity to participate in international educational programs and competitions, do an internship abroad using the Internet, to ask my colleague from another country for help. Even though globalization entails several negative consequences, such as logistical crises, like what happened with Evergreen, or the risks of the spread of pandemics, such as COVID-19, for me, the positive aspects of this phenomenon outweigh.
In the future, I envision further mutual integration of communities across the planet. The increased interdependence of countries significantly complicates the conduct of military conflicts, which is a benefit (Martin et al., 2018). With the growth of the global economy, transnational corporations will gain more and more influence, which at some point can exceed even the power of national governments and lead to dangerous consequences.
Globalization is a complex phenomenon that entails many apparent advantages and disadvantages. The benefits of globalization include economic growth, cultural and information exchange, and global well-being. At the same time, the penalties are the growth of transnational corporations’ influence and epidemical and logistical risks. However, all the same, globalization should be considered a boon for humanity since all the benefits far outweigh all the costs.
Reference
Martin, R., Tyler, P., Storper, M., Evenhuis, E., & Glasmeier, A. (2018). Globalization at a critical conjuncture?Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 11(1), 3-16. Web.