There is no substitute for face-to-face reporting and research. Thomas Friedman facereportresearch Change image and share on social
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
You take one bomber and deploy him in Baghdad, and another is manufactured in Riyadh the next day. It's exactly like when you take the toy off the shelf at Wal-Mart and another is made in Shen Zhen the next day. Thomas Friedman baghdadbomberday share on social
Capitalism and political systems - like companies - must constantly evolve to stay vital. Thomas Friedman capitalismcompanyconstantly Change image and share on social
It created a global platform that allowed more people to plug and play, collaborate and compete, share knowledge and share work, than anything we have ever seen in the history of the world. Thomas Friedman allowcollaboratecompete Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, my parents told me, 'Finish your dinner. People in China and India are starving.' I tell my daughters, 'Finish your homework. People in India and China are starving for your job.' Thomas Friedman chinadaughterdinner share on social
I think we have lost our groove as a country. One of the reasons was the attack on 9/11. We got knocked off our game. From a country that always exported hope we went into the business of exporting fear. Thomas Friedman attackbusinesscountry share on social
If you don't visit the bad neighborhoods, the bad neighborhoods are going to visit you. Thomas Friedman badneighborhoodvisit Change image and share on social
Many jobs at Google require math, computing, and coding skills, so if your good grades truly reflect skills in those areas that you can apply, it would be an advantage. But Google has its eyes on much more. Thomas Friedman advantageapplyarea share on social
We need a proper balance between government spending on nursing homes and nursery schools - on the last six months of life and the first six months of life. Thomas Friedman balancegovernmenthome Change image and share on social
