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The process of globalization is closely linked to the development of information and communication technology, which has intensified the speed and scope of interactions between people around the world. Think of the 2018 football World Cup, held in Russia. Because of satellite technology, global television links, submarine communication cables, fast broadband connections and widening computer access, games could potentially be seen live by billions of people across the world. This simple example shows how globalization is embedded within the everyday routines of more people in more regions of the world, creating genuinely global shared experiences – one important prerequisite for the development of a global society.