<p>Is the world changing for the better?</p>
<p>The world is on a path to a brighter future. Despite two world wars, a few economic meltdowns and many unspeakable atrocities done on humanity since the beginning of the 20th century, the present world is changing for the better through the improvements of economies of various nations and the ever prevalent role of the booming Information Age.</p>
<p>Countries such as China and Brazil have economically developed very rapidly. Brazil is now the breadbasket for half the worlds population and the labor force and industrialism of China have produced smaller, cheaper and more efficient technologies. These growing economies have not only enabled the countries to compete in a global scale but also lifted millions of civilians out of poverty, giving them a chance to live the life we Americans take for granted. Soon, the booming economies will also benefit the U.S.s economy. By buying products and investing in the American economy, China, India and Brazil will assist the U.S. in freeing itself from the current economic muck. The economies of the near future will help the entire world live safer and healthier.</p>
<p>From its inception in 2004 to 2010, the number of Facebook users have increased from 1 million to 500 million. Facebook, along with Tweeter, Myspace, and Blogspot, has revolutionized what it means to communicate and share information. Through the various social networks and blogs, information and its content are changing. World news is updated every hour, bringing the world closer together. While some may argue that the immense amount of information is dangerous to our social well being, it is important to point out that these information have also incited opinions and the exchange of views, beliefs and thoughts. People are becoming more aware of the global issues and events. Knowledge and connections, two things that the Information Age is famous for, are crucial in developing groups and organizations that strive to eliminate the dire issues of the world such as poverty and world hunger.</p>
<p>Considering the economic improvements and the plethora information, the world, indeed, is changing for the better. Despite the violence and intolerance that still exist in the world, millions of lives have been improved and the global population is emerging into one, with understanding of each others values and beliefs. The world is half full, and its on its way to becoming full for good. </p>
<p>Thank you for reading and please be as critical (as well as encouraging) as possible. Thanks</p>