Get ready for a special tour of a renowned outlook, conjured from the
writings of syndicated New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. As the
leading media advocate of “free trade” and “globalization,” he is expertly
proficient at explaining the world to the world. If we could synthesize
Friedman’s brain waves, the essential messages would go something like
this:
Silicon chips are the holy wafers of opportunity. From Bangalore to
Bob’s Big Boy Burgers, those who understand the Internet will leave behind
those who do not.
I want to tell you about Rajiv/Mohammed/George, now doing awesome
business in Madras/Amman/Durham. Only a few years ago, this visionary man
started from scratch with just a vision -- a vision that he, like me, has
been wise enough to comprehend.
So, Rajiv/Mohammed/George built a business on the digital backbone of
the new global economy. Now, the employees fill orders on a varying shift
schedule, and time zones are always covered. Don’t ask what they’re
selling -- that hardly matters. They’re working in a high-tech industry,
and the profits are auspicious. This is the Future. And it is good.
Fabulous, actually.
