Several technological and political forces have converged, and that has produced a global, Web-enabled playing field that allows for multiple forms of collaboration without regard to geography or distance - or soon, even language. Thomas Friedman collaborationconvergedistance share on social
Every golf course should have its carbon rating on the scorecard, alongside its Course Rating, Slope, par and yardage. Thomas Friedman alongsidecarbongolf Change image and share on social
I was in Bangalore, India, the Silicon Valley of India, when I realized that the world was flat. Thomas Friedman bangaloreflatindia Change image and share on social
No, most of our political elite has not realized that the world is flat. Thomas Friedman eliteflatpolitical Change image and share on social
Rock stars get room keys, I get business cards. Thomas Friedman businesscardkey Change image and share on social
When I think back on my favorite teachers, I don't remember anymore much of what they taught me, but I sure remember being excited about learning it. What has stayed with me are not the facts they imparted, but the excitement about learning they inspired. Thomas Friedman anymorebackexcite share on social
Every sport needs its temple, its cathedral. Thomas Friedman cathedralsporttemple Change image and share on social
My mom enlisted in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and my parents actually bought our home thanks to the loan she got through the GI Bill. Thomas Friedman billbuyenlist Change image and share on social
Being one of my sources is exhausting. It's not one interview and you're done. I keep going back until I feel like I understand everything. Thomas Friedman backexhaustfeel Change image and share on social
What is al Qaeda? It's an open source religious political movement that works off the global supply chain. Thomas Friedman chainglobalmovement Change image and share on social
