Thomas L. Friedman

The New York Times

Bio

Author and journalist Thomas L. Friedman joined The New York Times in 1981. A three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he has reported on the Middle East conflict, the end of the cold war, U.S. domestic politics and foreign policy, international economics, and the worldwide impact of the terrorist threat.

Featured Work

MAR 16, 2017 Podcast

Global Ethics Forum Preview: Thank You for Being Late with Thomas L. Friedman

Next time on Global Ethics Forum, "New York Times" columnist Thomas L. Friedman discusses his optimism as society and humanity change exponentially. In this excerpt, ...

JAN 12, 2017 Podcast

Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations

From massive leaps in technology to ever-increasing globalization to the acceleration of climate change, workplace, politics, geopolitics, and ethics are all going through tectonic shifts. ...

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SEP 14, 2011 Podcast

That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back

What can America do as it faces four major challenges--globalization, the revolution in information technology, chronic deficits, and its energy consumption?

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APR 6, 2005 Podcast

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

Globalization, particularly outsourcing, is leveling the playing field around the world, says columnist Thomas Friedman, making India a major player.