MetaFilter posts tagged with globalization and culture

whither or wither?

kliuless — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:41:13 -0800

What is the future of capitalism?
a) 3.0
b) Canada* ([1],[2])
c) 'smart growth' (viz.)
d) none of the above** *cf. Spain ([1],[2]) **cf. trust networks

The European Dream

Postroad — Sat, 02 Oct 2004 07:17:17 -0800

The European Dream Sure. They are doing better than the U.S. in so many aspects of living but we are number one with our military! Or perhaps that is why they do so well? Note: their view of religion does not come anywhere near the crazed attention religion plays in American life, in our politics, tax relief, social legislation etc....

andrewraff — Fri, 16 Mar 2001 09:31:30 -0800

Digital Divide or Dividend? Is the Internet killing unique local cultures or strengthening them?

Postroad — Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:15:11 -0800

Basques separatists: a long-standing problem The Basque separatist movement is symptomatic of ethnic , religious, and cultural desire to be distinct and to have their own "place." And yet, at the same time, the world moves toward globalization, with economics becoming trans-national. A push and a pull at the same time. Can this contradiction be resolved without violence?