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Anyone else excited for de-globalization and slower economies/development? I can't think of any negative consequences of these. On the other hand, these seems

Anyone else excited for de-globalization and slower economies/development? I can't think of any negative consequences of these. On the other hand, these seems to be positives for me: - less diversity - less multiculturalism - less polarization (due to 2 above) - hopefully more inward progress looking/more defensive nations and less invasive nations - slower tech/innovation, people can catch up with life, lawmakers can catch up with regulations - better for the environment I welcome the downvotes, but please give thoughtful replies.

TheCowboy 4y ago
The problem is you're posting these bullets without a thoughtful explanation. You're going to need a fragmentation of the internet to truly stamp out diversity and multiculturalism. Why you would want to do that? I don't know, but good luck with embracing non-existent cultural purity. I'll pick on the "less invasive nations" part which is wishful thinking. If you have America or any multilateral global order among democracies, you're more likely to have nations trying to get away with what they can with their neighbors. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the most recent glaring example of this, except the responsive was unexpected by many. We only have all of human history of empires and warring countries as examples. This doesn't result in a balanced less polarized global equilibrium. Less cooperation among countries would be worse for the environment even if you ignore the war aspect.
- immigrantheart 4y ago
  The fragmentation of the internet simply shows that the topic is worth it. You seem to be quite triggered by it though, which makes it even worth it.
  - acuozzo 4y ago
    TheCowboy doesn't seem triggered at all in his reply. It reads as both neutral and thoughtful. Were you hoping to trigger someone?
danbolt 4y ago
As someone who grew up in an environment of multiculturalism, I’ve really appreciated the richness, friendship, and intellectual stimulation it’s brought into my life. I’d be quite hesitant to take that treasure away from the children of tomorrow. People sometimes talk about this deep-seated immutable tribalism people supposedly have, but I find a lot of it comes from leadership that espouses that thinking.
- bashmelek 4y ago
  I’d argue that multiculturalism is a misnomer. I can’t speak for GP, but I sympathize with the fear of cultures being eroded and replaced with a largely corporate global monoculture.

TheCowboy 4y ago

The problem is you're posting these bullets without a thoughtful explanation. You're going to need a fragmentation of the internet to truly stamp out diversity and multiculturalism. Why you would want to do that? I don't know, but good luck with embracing non-existent cultural purity. I'll pick on the "less invasive nations" part which is wishful thinking. If you have America or any multilateral global order among democracies, you're more likely to have nations trying to get away with what they can with their neighbors. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the most recent glaring example of this, except the responsive was unexpected by many. We only have all of human history of empires and warring countries as examples. This doesn't result in a balanced less polarized global equilibrium. Less cooperation among countries would be worse for the environment even if you ignore the war aspect.

immigrantheart 4y ago
The fragmentation of the internet simply shows that the topic is worth it. You seem to be quite triggered by it though, which makes it even worth it.
- acuozzo 4y ago
  TheCowboy doesn't seem triggered at all in his reply. It reads as both neutral and thoughtful. Were you hoping to trigger someone?

danbolt 4y ago

As someone who grew up in an environment of multiculturalism, I’ve really appreciated the richness, friendship, and intellectual stimulation it’s brought into my life. I’d be quite hesitant to take that treasure away from the children of tomorrow. People sometimes talk about this deep-seated immutable tribalism people supposedly have, but I find a lot of it comes from leadership that espouses that thinking.

bashmelek 4y ago
I’d argue that multiculturalism is a misnomer. I can’t speak for GP, but I sympathize with the fear of cultures being eroded and replaced with a largely corporate global monoculture.