Being really good at 'learning how to learn,' as President Bill Brody of Johns Hopkins put it, will be an enormous asset in an era of rapid change and innovation, when new jobs will be phased in and old ones phased out faster than ever. Thomas Friedman assetbillbrody share on social
Lord knows there's a lot of bad news in the world today to get you down, but there is one big thing happening that leaves me incredibly hopeful about the future, and that is the budding revolution in global online higher education. Thomas Friedman badbigbud share on social
McDonald's cannot flourish without McDonnell Douglas, the designer of the F-15. Thomas Friedman designerdouglasflourish Change image and share on social
We say that necessity is the mother of invention, and no country has more of a necessity to develop clean power than China. Thomas Friedman chinacleancountry Change image and share on social
A golf course should aspire to generate as much energy as it consumes - golf should be leading the way toward energy net zero. Thomas Friedman aspireconsumeenergy Change image and share on social
There's no question that a great teacher can make a huge difference in a student's achievement, and we need to recruit, train and reward more such teachers. But here's what some new studies are also showing: We need better parents. Parents more focused on their children's education can also make a huge difference in a student's achievement. Thomas Friedman achievementchilddifference share on social
I love America. I think it's the best country in the world. But I also think we're not tending to our sauce. Thomas Friedman americacountrylove Change image and share on social
Rock stars get room keys, I get business cards. Thomas Friedman businesscardkey Change image and share on social
We are led by lawyers who do not understand either technology or balance sheets. Thomas Friedman balancelawyerlead Change image and share on social
Sometimes, when my wife and I were going out to dinner, I would take my laptop with me and work in the car, so as to take advantage of the half hour going and coming. Thomas Friedman advantagecarcome Change image and share on social