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globalization-and-cosmopolitanism

The chapter discusses globalization's role in creating transnational neighborhoods and cultural hybridization, fostering cosmopolitanism at local and global levels.

1 chapter across 1 book

Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis (2009)Jeremy Rifkin

CHAPTER 11: THE CLIMB TO GLOBAL PEAK EMPATHY

Chapter 11, "The Climb to Global Peak Empathy," compiles extensive references illustrating the interconnectedness of global economic, social, cultural, and environmental phenomena that contribute to a rising global consciousness and empathy. It highlights the impact of globalization, migration, cultural hybridization, and social changes such as gender equality and tolerance for diversity, emphasizing how these dynamics foster a collective empathy necessary to address global crises. The chapter also underscores the role of communication, travel, and shared human experiences in accelerating this climb toward a more empathic civilization.