Cultural Globalization: Good or Bad?

Cultural globalization is a controversial topic. Some critics claim it amounts to “imperialism” due to the domination of Western media and culture. Others argue that cultural globalization is good for the world because it forges common values. What is your opinion?

For a negative view, this article in the New York Times, “Champs-Élysées, global shopping mall“. For a more positive interpretation, see this point of view by Mario Vargas Llossa, “The Culture of Liberty“. Finally, on the impact of television services like Netflix on global culture, see “Netflix is the most intoxicating portal to planet earth.”