What has caused earth to be global village?

Answer 1

Earth has become what we term a global village gradually over the past century or so as planet-wide communication has become possible; now with instant communication throughout the world via the media and online facilities, what might once have been a rumor, starting with the wife of the village baker and spreading through the entire village by the end of the day, now can spread throughout the world in the space of a few moments.

The danger with this kind of instant communication is that rumors move faster than the truth. By the time the baker's wife's story reached the last person to hear it, other versions were hot on its heels. Today, a lie can be told and heard by millions before the truth finds out what's happened. Because people tend to believe what they first hear, and also to prefer gossip which is interesting or astonishing rather than just boring and factual.

On the other hand, specialists such as engineers, scientists, and so on, can instantly share information which could result in great benefit to the planet and its inhabitants. We hear a lot about the garbage that goes around, but far less about the wonderful opportunities opened up by our quick communication.

So where once it might've taken half a day for word that the baker's child was terribly ill to get from one end of the village to the doctor at the other, today that child not only can, in developed countries, have almost instant medical attention, but those treating the child can discuss its case with specialists a day's flight away.

Answer 2

Advancements in communication technology, such as the internet and social media, have played a significant role in making the world a global village. These technologies have made it easier for people to connect, share information, and collaborate across geographic distances, shrinking the world and facilitating global communication like never before.