1. Time-Space Convergence (The "Shrinking World")
Use the slider to see how technology reduces the friction of distance.
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2. Cultural Outcomes
3. Language & Technology
Lingua Franca
The internet accelerates the use of English. Over 50% of web content is in English, forcing non-native speakers to learn it to participate globally.
Language Loss
Small indigenous languages struggle to survive because they lack a digital presence (no keyboards, no apps), leading to rapid extinction.