How connectivity reshapes world map
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National borders are vanishing, new megacities are emerging and it's all good, according to author Parag Khanna.
Khanna, a leading global strategist, was a former adviser to the U.S. National Intelligence Council and also worked as senior geopolitical adviser to U.S. Special Operations forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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In his new book, Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization, Khanna argues that beneath a chaotic world that appears to be falling apart is a new foundation of connectivity pulling it together. He says in this emerging global network civilization, megacities compete over connectivity more than borders.
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The Current's Friday host Kelly Crowe speaks with Khanna on his visions for our hyper-connected future and asks about his surprising predictions for Canada.
This segment was produced by The Current's Howard Goldenthal.