Globalization

Today's business conferences similar
to that of the mobs conference with Lau.

Globalization since the 90’s, has been a major change in our view of the world today. Now that we are brought close together through the use of technology, we can access information and go places quicker than we have ever done in the history of mankind. As the textbook describes it, the internet has created a great amount of wealth and has “rapidly transformed into an electronic public square, a place to exchange ideas and sell wares.” Unfortunately, the backlash of such technological advancement encouraged companies to go abroad in search for cheaper labor resulting in the loss of jobs in the United States. As companies flourish outside of the United States, so does the country they reside. In a the words of the historian, Thomas L. Friedman, on his essay “Running to Keep Up: The Perils of Globalization” he states “There may be a limit to the number of good factory jobs in the world, but there is no limit to the number of idea-generated jobs in the world” making the country evolve from its developing status. This is true in China, and so far we owe them a tremendous amount of money.

Batman goes after Lau in China.

In the film, there is no better connection to globalization than with the mob entrusting their money to Lau, a Chinese accountant, who secures their money in China. The way Lau communicates with the mob has all the aspects of globalization; he is on a plane, using video communication to do business with a foreign client. Even more surprising and direct connection to globalization is Batman going to China and bringing back Lau to face justice. I was surprised when I saw the film for the first time, thinking to myself “Batman in China!?...that’s awesome!” and realizing that the effects of globalization has made the world much smaller place.