The video linked here is a 15 minutes TED talk that looks are differing rates of growth for several different countries over time.

http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_asia_s_rise_how_and_when

Once you have viewed the video I would like you to post your reaction to the presentation. What you thought; did you find the information surprising; do you think the presenter is wrong about the future; are you upset by what you heard? How do you feel about the way the global economy is changing and will continue to change in your lifetime?