1) I agree with the concept that globalization is a loosely structured constellation, open to modifications and redefinitions, selective appropriations and contextual adaptations.
2) I believe that this view of globalization is more appropriate for society today in that we live in an age of growth and creativity that has led us to new heights as a unified world. I think that to say globalization is "uniform" nearly contradicts the concept of globalization, especially in a universe like ours where expansion and contraction of our roles in global media are ever present. The spread, or contraction in some cases, of cultures across nations is affected daily through political power, wartime acts, economic status, and the popular culture of various nations. Due to all these factors, it seems impossible for nations to deter the effects of globalization regardless if they are accepted or not.
3) Technology is a powerful aspect of globalization, especially in our modern world in that it is constantly advancing. From Apple products to Nintendo Wii's to the power of YouTube, technology is penetrating all parts of the world. Whether slowly or quickly, technology is an aspect of modern cultures that much of the world shows great interest in. Technologies found in Japan, such as innovative automobiles, quickly gained momentum in Western nations quickly though the power of merely enticing other nations with the power of their technology. In the instance of African nations, the introduction of modern technology to these regions has been slow but progressive over time to the point where computers are arriving in classrooms, cell phones amongst tribe members, and iPods are entertaining youngsters. See http://www.personaldemocracy.com/node/1122 for more.
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