At some point, I too came to realize that the world is flat. Now I know why. Thomas Friedman eliminates any doubts of such a phenomenon with an abundance of evidence and case studies. Even his own theories and ideas are not free from the scrutiny of the data gathered by his research.What makes this book different from many other books that "report" the current state of affairs is that Friedman actually provides answers to problems that he identifies. He does a comprehensive job containing the idea of globalization in its current stage along with providing reasonable steps in dealing with and facilitating the inevitable flattening of the world."The World is Flat" offers a wealth of information that I think satisfies a much required calibration of many of our sights to improve the clarity and accuracy of the way we perceive the world. Hence, allowing us understanding and perhaps benefit from a flattening world.