Blogging through Media Trends and Globalization (2023)

  Globalization is a trend where the connections between countries around the world are becoming increasingly close. We can think of it as a vast network, with countries becoming more integrated through trade, technology, and cultural exchanges. For example, many of the products we use every day may be designed in one country, produced in another, and then shipped to yet another for sale—this is the effect of economic globalization. In addition to economic ties, cultures are also influencing each other through the process of globalization. For instance, we might watch American TV shows, listen to Korean pop music, or eat Japanese sushi—all examples of cultural globalization. At the same time, the development of technology has accelerated all of this, with the internet facilitating the rapid spread of information and technology. However, globalization is not without its challenges. For example, it can sometimes widen the gap between rich and poor or cause local cultures to be impacted b

                                                                                                                WU WENHAO                                                                                                                2021080464 1. What is Globalization?      Globalization is a multifaceted process that connects people, economies, and cultures across the world, breaking down traditional barriers and creating a more interconnected global society. At its core, globalization blurs the boundaries between nations, enabling resources, information, and technology to move more freely across the globe. This means that people from different corners of the world are increasingly sharing, adopting, and even blending aspects of their lifestyles, cultural beliefs, and ways of thinking.      But globalization isn't just about trade, investment, or the movement of goods and services. It’s also about how people’s perspectives change as they become more exposed to diverse ideas and ex