Thursday, December 4, 2014
TWIF Flattener #1 - 11/9/89
Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-spring2015.blogspot.com/2014/12/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that 11/9/89 was a "flattener." Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point. Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!
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ReplyDelete"Paris Motor Show: Toyota's plans for a fuel cell future"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-29459999
In chapter 2 of "The World is Flat" Thomas Friedman talks about the the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. Friedman states that the fall of the Berlin wall, opened up new opportunities for the "other side" of the wall. The first example provided was the opening and launching of technology. Examples of technology launching are Apple and Windows-enabled PC in More new technology was introduced afterwards. Other abilities such as pictures, videos, music, and browsers are promoted through computers and other technology. Today, Toyota Motor Corporation released their patent regarding their new fuel-cell drive systems. Toyota's release allowed people, and any car manufacturer to use Toyota's idea. Based off of how quickly news and information spread through technology people know about the patent release within minutes. Toyota released their patent because it can drive forward the advancement of hydrogen powered cars, which can lead to environmental benefits.
"Vibrant, Timid Berlin"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/09/opinion/sunday/vibrant-timid-berlin-.html?_r=0
Flattener #1 is about the fall of the Berlin Wall and how it has leveled out the world and expanded the growth of some of the countries' economies. As Friedman mentioned, the fall of the Berlin Wall created freedom for the people of Berlin and surrounding areas, and allowed for the communities to expand, due to the lack of this barrier. This article explains how the city of Berlin is "on a roll" with tourism and development in its economy. Before the fall of the wall, it was as if the city was on life support. After, subway lines were connected, museums were put back together, and Germany made Berlin its capital, which brought in many people looking for jobs and new opportunities. In the first few years prior to the fall of the wall, Berlin expanded and prospered as a result of its newfound freedom.
"Record Pegida Rally in Dresden Sparks Mass Rival Protests"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30777841
The first flattener discussed by Friedman is about the fall of the Berlin Wall. In this section, Friedman concludes that the fall of the wall allowed for two different groups of people to come together. Also, the fall of the Berlin Wall allowed for capitalism to strengthen and communism to weaken. This article discusses the shooting of the French cartoonists and it talks about protesters in Dresden, Germany. The French cartoonists were killed by the Islamists in Paris. This shooting brought together many Europeans in order to fight for what they believe in. Their protest was then posted online which got many other people from around the world talking and commenting on this situation. The shooting is an example of another flattener and it is very similar to the fall of the wall. It resembles the fall of the wall because it is the fall of people who spoke their opinions, but that caused millions of others to speak up as well.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8347695.stm
ReplyDeleteThe Night The Berlin Wall Fell
Brian Hanrahan
Flattener number one involves the fall of the Berlin Wall. This occurred on November 9th, 1989. The article describes the reaction and celebration of many people on the night that the Berlin Wall fell. Brian Hanrahan, editor and contributor to BBC News Source describes, “The excited crowd surged through - brushing aside the guards in green uniform”. This quotation describes the commotion that the crowd experienced on the night that the Berlin Wall fell. Additionally, the article mentions all of the news sources that were present on this night. This contributes to how quickly the news of the Berlin Wall falling was able to travel, which essentially makes the world “flat”.
"How the Fall of the Berlin Wall Really Happened"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/07/opinion/how-the-berlin-wall-really-fell.html
The first flattener that Friedman talks about is about the world became "single-market," and explains that this is because of the end of the cold war and the fall of the Berlin Wall. After the fall of the Berlin Wall the world was notified and everyone was connected. In this article Sarotte agrees that after the wall, Germany became accustom to the western terms. However, she also states that the fall of the Berlin Wall was because of a series of mistakes by East German Government Officials. This article agrees with Friedman, because of the aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and because of his point that people believe that there were multiple possible reasons behind the fall.
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ReplyDelete"The Rise and Fall of The Berlin Wall"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.history.co.uk/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/articles/history-of-the-berlin-wall
The first flattener Friedman discusses is the falling of the Berlin Wall. Not only was the fall of the Berlin Wall a political flattener but also an economical flattener.After doing more research about the Berlin Wall I learned The Berlin Wall came to symbolize the Cold War's division of East from West Germany and of eastern from western Europe. Friedman talks about how the falling of the Berlin Wall ended the cold war in the book Guns Germs and Steel.
"The Berlin Wall, so munched gained, so much to lose" http://www.economist.com/node/14802240
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 2, flattener number one, Friedman talks about the fall of the Berlin Wall. He says the fall of the wall helped flatten the world. It also opened up new oppertuntities for India, and other countries. In this article, I found out that the fall of the Berlin Wall was no ones fault. This destruction is still the most remarkable event in most people's lifetime. Globalization has become the governing principal of commerce. Few places oppose to this principal. People believe that since the Berlin Wall has fallen the economic freedom could be slowed down, and even reversed by politics. Recognizing the politely shortcomings of globalization, and Western Libreals way to defend it means the closing of the gap right away. Also, taking nothing for granted.
http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/05/living-history-lessons-in-berlin/
ReplyDeleteLiving History Lessons in berlin
The first flattener that Friedman talks about is how the Berlin wall fell. He says that when the wall fell it tipped the balance of power. The article strengthens his point. It strengthens his point because the article talks about how powerful the wall was, and how the people rejoiced when it was torn down. The article says that when the wall was torn down it was like a new beginning.
The first flattener discussed by Friedman was the Fall of the Berlin Wall. The overall message of this discussion was that the Fall of the Berlin Wall was not just a event that took place in history but once that had written its name over the course of history. Friedman states that The Berlin Wall was not only a divider of a city but , a nation and continent and its fall effected the globe as its resembled a promise of liberation. This article Remembering the Berlin Wall : A Night Of Joy basically discusses how people are gathering and celebrating the well publicized Fall of The berlin Wall. This related to the topic because as a flattener of the world the Berlin Wall had to not only start a new way of connection between people but remains a huge influence through the decades past its occurance.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2014/11/remembering-berlin-wall