Friedman's "The World is Flat" deals with the idea that the the world is slowly become flat. Flat in the sense that on a global scale the world is all becoming similar; particularly in the aspect of business. What Friedman uses as an example is the fact that US jobs are being outsourced to countries such as China. The resistance met by such decisions made by corporations has become problematic. Friedman's response to such resistance is that Americans need to understand that the world is evolving and becoming more competitive. In order for individuals to stay ahead of the competition they must offer something that others can't; and that is knowledge.
Simply seeking a career with a high school diploma is not enough in today's society. We must expand our minds to higher education and even beyond that in order to compete with the rest of the world.
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