Mass communication and technology control the world we live in today. Everywhere you look you'll find kids on games consoles, teens on phones, and adults on laptops; it can not be helped. But this technological revolution is not entirely negative when used to our advantage. The technology of our time has the capacity to expand the possibilities of human life and communication. Before, sending a letter or making a call took time and money. Now all it takes is a simple email. To understand the culture and meaning of another place, a person had to physically go there. Now, with just a click of a mouse, a person can travel to the other side of the world in an instant. People of this era have access to vast amounts of information at their fingertips. This in itself is a huge step towards global connection. Yet instead of using the possibilities that technology offers us, we let them go to waste. As the world becomes smaller and more connected, it becomes increasingly important to have a global consciousness. It's one of the key things a person must do to understand and have their place in today's world, and as Americans, it's one of the things we miss most . As a people, we must re-educate ourselves and teach future generations to prepare for a growing global economy. The best way to do this is to use the connections and technology of today's world. The world has changed. It has evolved and Americans must evolve with it. The population has grown so quickly and so enormously over the past few decades, but it's not just America; in fact, America's relative population is becoming tiny. With technology being such an important factor in our... middle of paper ......neither, Reza. “Globalization, sacred beliefs and distrust: is the discourse on human rights relevant in the Muslim world? » Journal of Church and State 4 (2000): 709. Electronic Library. Internet. November 1, 2013. Rousseau, Marie-Hélène. "MEDIA-US: NATION FACES 'EMERGENCY TRUTH' IN TABLOID CULTURE." Global Information Network. November 5, 2008 Electronic library. Internet. November 1, 2013. Granitsas, A. “Americans are turning away from the world.” YaleGlobal, 24. http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/display.article?id=6553. 2005.Younes, Maha N, Asay, Sylvia M. “THE WORLD AS A CLASSROOM: THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDY EXPERIENCES ON COLLEGE STUDENTS.” College Education 4(2003):141. Electronic library. Internet. November 1, 2013. Bijal, Trivedi. “Survey Reveals Geographic Illiteracy.” National Geographic today. November 20, 2002. 100 People Foundation. http://www.100people.org.