Globalization wields powerful influence over societies and cultures. Business travelers and tourists both observe and distribute new ideas. New ideas, interactions, foods and products are tried, then embraced or discarded. With the internet or satellite television, films, publications, photographs, news reports and cartoons can travel instantly, entertaining or angering audiences around the globe. With social media like Facebook or Twitter, individuals offer news and own instant pronouncements on trends. Whether slowly through immigration or immediately online, these connections bring about some convergence of norms on fashion to human rights while also provoking challenges from traditionalists. A global society has emerged, and it’s tightly linked.

How Headlines Change the Way We Think

Headlines set tone and shape readers’ opinions from the start
Maria Konnikova
December 31, 2014

Christmas Spending Gone Global

In Europe, books are the most desired and offered gift, according to Deloitte survey
Nathan Siegel
December 24, 2014

Sony Fights Against Hackers, Who Threaten Violence at Theaters Playing “The Interview”

Theaters may back off from showing film in global spotlight
Cecilia Kang, Andrea Peterson and Ellen Nakashima
December 22, 2014

Why #I'llRideWithYou Worked

The Twitter campaign raised awareness and urged compassion
Husna Haq
December 19, 2014

The Ransom Dilemma

Refusing to pay saves many and is the only ethical policy
Peter Singer
December 12, 2014