Read the "Average is Over" article by Thomas Friedman. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/opinion/friedman-average-is-over.html

1. What phenomena relevant to globalization are examined by Thomas Friedman in this article? Explain in detail.
2. Why does Friedman argue that "average is over"? Apply what we have learned from the class to evaluate whether Friedman makes a convincing argument. Use examples to support your answer.
3. Friedman's article was published in 2012, more than one decade ago. How much do you think his arguments still fit today's reality? What changes do you think that Friedman failed to predict?