"steroids" from The World Is Flat?

Question

so i just finished the book The world is flat by Thomas friedman... there is a chapter on "steroids"...i was wondering if anyone can explain what it is and if it is necessary for the nations success

thank you!

Answer 1

Friedman defines ten "flatteners" that he sees as leveling the global playing field, which #10 is "steroids": Personal digital devices like mobile phones, iPods, personal digital assistants, instant messaging, and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

These gadgets anyone can own, so I am "here" and you are "there," but regardless "where" we are, we are in touch to chat or do a billion dollar deal