Friedman 's - "The World Is Flat" discussion

It's been over a decade since Friedman wrote "The World Is Flat".   In reviewing Friedman’s 10 changes that shook the world, which do you personally believe was the most significant for business and which to you believe is the most significant for government?  Do you believe the US stands to benefit or do you think the US will see its position as a world leader reduced because of these changes?

Freedman Video – “The World is Flat”, Yale University Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53vLQnuV9FY

Wiki Summary of Friedman’s The World is Flat:

http://www.wikisummaries.org/The_World_Is_Flat