SSWH21 Analyze globalization in the contemporary world. a. Describe the cultural and intellectual integration of countries into the world economy through the development of television, satellites, and computers.EQ: How has technology contributed to globalization? KQ1: What does the term democratization mean?KQ2: What has been the general trend or pattern in information technology during the last century?

DemocratizationThe process of becoming

equally available to all

Singularitythe merging of man and

computer technology

Ray Kurzweil (1948-Present)

A. Inventor and futurist with a host of technological accolades and predictions

B. Law of Accelerating Returns- exponential growth in computer information technology

-Moore’s LawInfinity

C. Technological Singularity-

marks the point in time in which man and technology (machine) merge

D. Bridge to Immortality

Transcendent Man

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