Question

Dave and his wife are expecting their first child this week, but Dave had to attend a very important meeting in Mexico City. While in Mexico, Dave was able to check his phone for text messages every hour, and as soon as his wife went into labor, he was able to return home in less than six hours. The _____ refers to this "shrinking" of time and space as air travel and electronic media have made it easier for people around the globe to communicate with one another.

Answer 1

Answer:

The global village refers to this "shrinking" of time and space as air travel and electronic media have made it easier for people around the globe to communicate with one another.

Explanation:

The term global village is used to refer to the fast interconnection between people or places. That interconnection is a result of technological breakthroughs in communication and traveling. People are now able to see, speak to, and move towards others with the aid of all sorts of means. Smartphones, as the one Dave is most likely using in the context given, allow people to send and receive messages without any additional cost as long as one has internet. A couple of decades ago, an expensive call would have to be made to allow Dave and his wife to communicate at such a distance.