That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World & How We Can Come Back
2,260 views · Published 31 March 2014 · 27:02 · Indexed 26 October 2026
Channel: GBH Forum Network · 2014 · Education
According to New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman, the U.S. faces four major challenges that threaten to jeopardize the American dream for current and future generations and lessen the U.S.'s standing in the world. Globalization, the revolution in information technology, climate change, and chronic deficits are the serious problems that must be addresses immediately; here, Friedman argues for a plan to revitalize the U.S. and its standing in the global community.
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