Blog Post 1

I am fortunate to say that globalization has only affected me positively.  My benefits start as small as using technology that was assembled in another country or enjoying lunch consisting of food from a foreign culture.  They stretch from here all the way up to living under a government whose structure was inspired by many different foreign philosophies.  On another basic yet crucial note, one of the biggest benefits I enjoy like many others is of course the supply of gasoline we receive from foreign resources.  Currently in my life as I am furthering my education, more and more ideas and helpful academic principles which are being brought to my attention originally arose from foreign countries. Globalization allows the good of all the different countries and cultures to be enjoyed by others.  I have seen that with globalization, people aren’t limited to the good advantages of their own country or culture alone, but on top of that they can enjoy the good of others as well.  There are truly countless benefits I receive in every aspect of life thanks to globalization.  This is why I think globalization is a good thing.  Like all good things, globalization does have to come with a price.  I recognize that there are some negative influences of other countries, and because of globalization they reach countries around them and can harm them.  However, this harm has to reach them by force, where as globalization allows for good things to be both introduced and sought after.  I personally believe this allows globalization to spread more good than harm.