Interconnectedness through Communication
Advancements in communication technologies such as the internet, television, and cell phones have revolutionized the dissemination of information.
Unlike in the past, where news traveled slowly, today, we witness disasters and conflicts in real-time. This immediacy fosters empathy and shared concerns among people worldwide.
Class 11 Polity Chapter 6: Global Citizenship
In a world where tragedies like the 2004 South Asian tsunami elicit global sympathy, where terrorists are connected internationally, and where the United Nations collaborates to prevent pandemics, it’s evident: we live in an interconnected world.
The emergence of new communication technologies has collapsed geographical barriers, transforming how we perceive global events.