Name: Surviving Globalism | Smartphone Wars
Uploaded: 2024-10-30
Duration: 53 min 45 s
Description: In 2007, Steve Jobs presented a digital device that was "like having your life in your pocket." Today, billions of lives seem based around smartphones. But the dream of a global village is fragile, and the battle to control the manufacture and use of these devices is pushing us to the brink.

The US and China are in fierce competition. Others are catching up. How can we survive—and even thrive—in a globalized world?

In 2007, Steve Jobs presented a digital device that was "like having your life in your pocket." Today, billions of lives seem based around smartphones. But the dream of a global village is fragile, and the battle to control the manufacture and use of these devices is pushing us to the brink.

Smartphone Wars

Globalization has changed our planet. We are all connected—and competing for the same resources. It is putting our people, and our planet, under pressure. It is also creating opportunities like never before. Can we adapt, and find happiness, in this brave new world?