Globalization In The 21st Century

How does 21st century globalization differ from 20th century globalization?

Is there any word that can define the 20th and 21st century? I would say that there is no better term than globalization to define late modern history. Even though globalization, as we know it today, is a phenomenon that has been clearly arising as an economic necessity since the establishment of the first commercial routes between the East and West, the importance that globalization has gained as a concept in the last two centuries - beyond economy - is much higher than any other concept in human history. But what is the reason behind the increment in the importance and power of globalization as a concept? And what is the difference between globalization in the 20th

Technological advances in terms of computing and energy generation were vital to move our world and to impulse globalization. Media started to be an important factor in determining the direction and development of societies, driving the decision making of the nations and the orientation of global powers. The role of transport and communication infrastructure emerged as necessity of integration to connect the word. The construction of roads, airports and harbours as well as communication and electrical nets were important factors in the world development agenda. The end of the 20th century was marked by the end of the Cold War, the perfection of the computers and the consolidation of media and communication. However, the most significant event which differentiates the concept of globalization from the 20th and 21st century was the invention of the Internet.

The Internet was the starting point from the 21st century; it initiated the “Network Era” allowing every human being to share his ideas, products and services on a global level. The idea of boarders between nations lost its power. The access to and the share of information became a source of power and were more important than ever. The life of the humans changed

The Internet, the spread of human rights, the role of media, the integration of economic and political powers, the conception of information and the new meaning of privacy are just examples of the changes of globalization in the last two centuries. Globalization is today a means of power that gives humanity the chance to solve human problems or generate new conflicts. Nowadays, we have to see globalization not only as a phenomenon derived from integration but also as a challenge for us as humans, of our capacity for integration as humanity, as individuals and as