People and cultures are connected through rapid communication and the exchange of seemingly endless information, all through new platforms and tools.

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While technology has certainly fostered more rapid and instant communication, the fallout from this has the potential to be catastrophic over the next several generations.

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The company's executive chairman clearly stands to profit (even more) from the rapid expansion of digital communication technologies.

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This redesign is a bold one, a move by Google that seems to try to make Gmail faster in response to the rapid pace of digital communication today.

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With the rapid growth of international trade and communication, played up by enthusiasts like Thomas Friedman, globalization has attracted enormous attention.

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Wireless communication, artificial intelligence and rapid advances in life sciences are transforming every facet of American business and daily life.

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Aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended their efforts, denying that there were communication problems and pointing to the quick recovery of the region's transit system and rapid distribution of emergency supplies to hard-hit areas.

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