Question number 6

In “The Unflat World” Friedman suggests that the “flat world” has an obligation to collaborate and help the “unflat world”. To what extent do you agree with this idea?

How might developed countries or individuals in the flat world help those who are “too sick”, “too disempowered” or “too frustrated” to partake in the “flat world”?

Question number 5

Please answer the following questions:

If Freedman's predictions are spot on and the World really is flat...Would you rather be born a genius in China or an average person in Poughkeepsie (NY)?

If America truly does work best when faced with a challenge, what will we have to begin, work on, and achieve to face the challenges of a flat world?

Question number 4

Can you come up with a "new middle" category that Friedman did not address. What would make this job "untouchable?"

Question Number 3

When looking at the triple convergance, respond to the following:

1. Which of the three convergances do you think had the biggest impact and why?

2. How did the fall of Communism alter/change the global economy?

3. How do you feel about Friedman's idea of "plug and play" knowing you will be competing in a global market for a job?

Question Number 2

Is there a difference in American work ethic over the past two decades?


How does our work ethic compare to those in other countries?

Do these also play a role in outsourcing other than simply bottom line costs?

Question number 1

Which of the Flatteners do you feel is the most important?

The World is Flat (Intro to the Book)

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