This is a hugely important topic since we are repeatedly using the word “globalization” to describe how the world is changing. Even if I haven’t read it I think the book “World 3.0” is a must for everyone talking about the globalization in the future.

Mr Ghemawat points out that many indicators of global integration are surprisingly low. Only 2% of students are at universities outside their home countries; and only 3% of people live outside their country of birth. Only 7% of rice is traded across borders. Only 7% of directors of S&P 500 companies are foreigners—and, according to a study a few years ago, less than 1% of all American companies have any foreign operations. Exports are equivalent to only 20% of global GDP. Some of the most vital arteries of globalisation are badly clogged: air travel is restricted by bilateral treaties and ocean shipping is dominated by cartels.

7 June 10 Permalink

iPad’s Time Usage This has implications on how publishers should be developing content so it is optimized for the appropriate device

• Use of  desktop computers is down for 35% iPad owners since they bought the device
• Use of laptops is also down since they bought an iPad at 39%
• 87% of owners are using it every day of the week
• 26% for half an hour to an hour per day
• 32% for 1-2 hours per day
• 24% for more than 2 hours a day.

Where do they use it? Its versatility makes it a flexible and ubiquitous device with

• 69% of respondents using it in the bedroom
• 42% in the kitchen
• 20% of men can’t be parted from it in the bathroom

The last statistic certainly show that men’s habits for reading in the small room have not changed just the device!

4 April 36 Permalink