The World is NOT Flat

Given the dramatic events taking place in the Middle East, particularly Egypt, I decided I should repost some research I did on world demographics and resources. Thomas Friedman says " The World Is Flat". I say, Not! It is a hodge podge world. Interpretations of where we are heading is not easy ... thus whether you are in Bemidji or Bangalore, watch my short video.

Using population and natural resource data from the University of Sheffield's World Mapper combined with music from the Renaissance, I try to raise some issues. It is "Western" viewpoint that the Age of the Renaissance was an "Age of Enlightenment". At that same time, "Eastern Thought" regarded the West as Barbarians!

• High-Res Powerpoint Version With Links: PPT | MP3 (download both files)
  (files must be in the same folder ... the slide show is automated )

 Here are three screenshots from my Presentation (click upon to view full sized) ...
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And my video ... obtain a higher resolution view by clicking upon the four small arrows next to the word "vimeo" in the player found below.

I hope you find this research enlightening. My thanks to the Virtual Byrd Choir.

Comments

[kuan]

Good one Rich. A nice reminder while I sit here mulling about our first world problems. Fluorinated wax, what skis, keurig K-cups, you know, those problems.

The Northstar Nerd responds to Kuan: I have a race this weekend ... is there anything in the world more important than the right wax! LOL