Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41

In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly complex path of a t-shirt as it crisscrosses the world before coming to rest on your doorstep, and eventually in your dresser. The story of the t-shirt and its manufacture in far-flung places like China, Guatemala, and India is a microcosm of what's going on in the global economy. Globalization is a bit of a mixed bag, and there have definitely been winners and losers along the way. In this episode, John will talk about some of the benefits that have come along with it. Next week, he'll get into some of the less-positive side effects of globalization.

Chapters:
Introduction: Globalization 00:00
Globalized Trade 0:55
The Journey of a T-Shirt 1:51
Government Regulation of Free Trade 3:11
International vs Domestic Manufacturing and Consumption 4:00
An Open Letter to Cookie Monster 5:06
The Effects of Global Capitalism 5:50
Migration & Globalized Culture 7:04
Why We Study History 9:08
Credits 11:18

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[finessegod]

I'm not watching you on a computer, I'm watching you on a phone. Get with the times John.

[MorganL]

Anyone else trying to cram 42 videos in one night for the AP test tomorrow?

[chloepeifly]

That last thing he said struck fear into my heart help

[PewPew]

This is probably the first crash course history video that has almost no hate in the comments. Interesting. 

[lindalawrenceaustin]

Crash Course may be the greatest contribution to education!  Why can't "education" realize this?  After nearly a century of monochromatic handouts, boring lectures from teacher-centered classrooms and an attempt to transfer concepts that have little to no relevance to students...now we just "flip" it.  Certainly it's now much more exciting to watch it all on your own time at home.  I would much rather be watching Crash Course! Go John Green!

[colorandcrazies]

I had no idea a t-shirt traveled so much, It's very weird how it gets shipped back and forth but ends up being cheaper than if it was all done in Canada.

[Thomas-hxpr]

Example of globalisation: my friend who was born and raised in the Philippines, and is now a Canadian citizen living in the USA.

[Shannedo]

I love CrashCourse so much, from the profound and thought provoking conclusion of every video to how you guys can turn cookie monster into an incredibly accurate metaphor for globalisation. It's fantastic. DFTBA.

[brodypenn]

“You don’t have a stomach, you instead have someone’s arm.”
*childhood ruined*

[CailoFilms]

I don't normally comment, but I watch a ton of your groups' videos (other channels as well) and I just have to sincerely ask that you keep doing what you're doing. Watching them is one of my favorite things to do to pass the time and I tell my family and friends about them too. You all absolutely rock, keep up the good work. That is all.

[meer]

John Green and Tim Howard are the 2 Americans I know who called football football and not 'soccer'

[joselopez]

Thanks for calling it football and not soccer. Really, on behalf of the rest of the world.

[gobeach]

Thank you John Green, and everyone at Crash Course. I've enjoyed your entire World History lesson (except for the last episode) and can't wait to see the others. I must say, the end of this episode made me feel quite uplifted as both a human and a parent.Thank you for your optimism, even though there are many things currently happening that leave pause for concern. You really are changing both knowledge of world events AND perception. You guys are truly awesome!

[tinawinslow]

Who's here in 2020?! :D Still learning and still loving these videos John/Crash Course Team <3 Thanks a million!

[cassidymicah]

My Honours World History class has watched your videos at the end of the year as a recap of everything we have learned. These videos have been incredibly concise and helpful to studying for our final. They are funny and interesting, but still teach us so much in the span of around 10 minutes. We have loved it!! Thank you so much!!

[JohnSmith-qmvl]

"Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it."-George Santayana

[djvillaluna]

In such a world, it's easy to feel that we are big and powerful, maybe even invincible. It's easy to feel that... and also dangerous. -John Green.

[samuelshih]

Someone finally mentioned that computer parts are also made in So Korea and Taiwan, instead of just Japan and america

[samsquanch]

MOAR WORLD HISTORY CRASH COURSE I love this series. Watching for fun and to enlighten myself. Never stop.(well take breaks...but ya)

[taiyamelancon]

I just want you to know that I chose your videos Globalization I & II for my Grade 11 Social Justice project because you did such a good job explaining the global economy and you're just a funny guy in general. Keep on keepin' on.