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_ refers to both the time-space compression of the world and the intensification of consciousness of the world as a whole (Robertson, 1992). The concept of ‘_’ refers to the processes that change the qualities of space and time that we experience and our conceptions of it. Compression is meant, the speed-up in the pace of life and the overcoming of spatial barriers.
Globalizationand and time space compression
_ means the speedup of movements and exchanges (of human beings, goods, and services, capital, technologies or cultural practices) all over the planet.
Globalization
_ is the development of trade systems within transnational actors such as corporations or NGOs;
Economic Globalization
_ can be linked with the rise of a global financial system with international financial exchanges and monetary exchanges. Stock markets, for instance, are a great example of the financially connected global world since when one stock market has a decline, it affects other markets negatively as well as the economy as a whole.
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_: refers to the interpenetration of cultures which, as a consequence, means nations adopt principles, beliefs, and costumes of other nations, losing their unique culture to a unique, globalized supra-culture;
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_ the development and growing influence of international organizations such as the UN or WHO means governmental action takes place at an international level. There are other bodies operating a global level such as NGOs like Doctors without borders or Oxfam;
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_: information moves almost in real-time, together with the interconnection and interdependence of events and their consequences. People move all the time too, mixing and integrating different societies;
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_: the phenomenon by which millions of people are interconnected thanks to the power of the digital world via platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Skype or Youtube.
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_: is the new organization and hierarchy of different regions of the world that is constantly changing. Moreover, with transportation and flying made so easy and affordable, apart from a few countries with demanding visas, it is possible to travel the world without barely any restrictions;
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_: accounts for the idea of considering planet Earth as a single global entity – a common good all societies should protect since the weather affects everyone and we are all protected by the same atmosphere. To this regard, it is often said that the poorest countries that have been polluting the least will suffer the most from climate change.
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Globalization
- Refers to both the compression of the world and the intensification of global consciousness.
- Involves processes that change the qualities of space and time we experience and our conceptions of it.
- Involves the speed-up in the pace of life and the overcoming of spatial barriers.
Time-Space Compression
- Refers to the speedup of movements and exchanges of people, things, capital, technologies, and cultural practices globally.
- Exemplified by global financial systems with international financial exchanges and monetary exchanges.
Interpenetration of Cultures
- Refers to the interpenetration of cultures leading to nations adopting principles, beliefs and costumes of other nations.
- This leads to a unique, globalized supra-culture;
Global Governance
- The development and growing influence of international organizations like the UN or WHO.
- Governmental action is increasingly taking place at the international level.
- Non-governmental organizations operate on a global level, like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam.
Global Flows
- Information moves almost in real-time, with interconnected events and consequences.
- The constant movement of people leading to mixing and integration of different societies.
Global Network
- The interconnection of millions of people through the digital world via platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Skype and Youtube.
Global Restructuring
- The new organization and hierarchy of regions of the world are in constant flux.
- Transportation and flying are increasingly easy and affordable, making global travel possible for most countries.
Global Citizenship
- The idea of considering planet Earth as a single, global entity, a common good all societies should protect.
- Global weather patterns affect everyone, and we are all protected by the same atmosphere.
- Poorer countries, despite polluting the least, will suffer most from climate change.
Scapes of Arjun Appadurai
- Refers to the global movement of people.
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Explore the essential concepts of globalization, particularly the time-space compression and the intensification of global consciousness as defined by Robertson. This quiz highlights how these processes alter our perceptions of space and time.
