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Thomas L. Friedman

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The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization

Globalization feels like that annoying friend who shows up uninvited, rearranges your furniture, and insists you love the new vibe. But what if it’s more than just a phase? Thomas Friedman’s "The Lexus and the Olive Tree" tries to make sense of this messy, unstoppable force — balancing shiny tech dreams with stubborn cultural roots. Spoiler: it’s complicated.

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The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

Ever get that nagging feeling that the world’s playing by new rules, but no one handed you the updated playbook? Welcome to globalization’s messy reality. Thomas Friedman’s “The World Is Flat” tries to explain why your job, your neighbor’s startup, and even your kid’s future are tangled up in a global web you barely see but can’t ignore.

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