The transition to on-demand, localized manufacturing is happening right now because Chinese ports (Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai) are offline due to zero-COVID lockdowns, forcing companies to re-evaluate supply chains immediately.

Technology transmitted digitally (like software code or AI models) can be sent anywhere in the world and will improve productivity even in places without electricity, because digital advances are universally applicable.

Technology has enabled people in disparate geographies to connect digitally (via social media, video conferencing, etc.), potentially reducing animosity and conflict between regions and creating bonds that prevent geopolitical instability.