More than just a tool for information transfer, the Internet has become a conduit for a globalized workforce. However, as the Internet has become integrated into daily business life, a digital divide has emerged. Some derive the benefits of Internet access, but many others do not.

Question:

1. Could the digital divide change the way people think about themselves in relation to the rest of the world? Provide experiences, observations, or references that helped shaped the opinion.
2. What barriers exist that make it difficult to close the digital divide in economies like India and China? What barriers exist in a developed country such as America?