Jihad vs. McWorld

Authors: Benjamin Barber

Key Ideas

1. Jihad and McWorld are two opposing forces shaping the modern world. Jihad represents tribalism and fundamentalism, while McWorld represents globalism and consumerism.

2. Both Jihad and McWorld threaten democracy and individual freedoms.

3. Technology and globalization have led to the spread of McWorld and the interconnectedness of cultures and economies.

4. McWorld promotes uniformity and homogenization, eroding cultural diversity and local traditions.

5. Jihad seeks to protect and preserve traditional values and identities in the face of globalization.

6. Both Jihad and McWorld rely o....
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Quiz

1. What are the two opposing forces in Benjamin Barber's book?

Tribalism and fundamentalism

Globalism and consumerism

Democracy and individual freedoms

Ancient and modern forces

2. What threat do both Jihad and McWorld pose?

Threat to democracy

Threat to cultural diversity

Threat to individual freedoms

All of the above

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