Degrees Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois

“The world is shrinking together; it is finding itself neighbor to itself in strange, almost magic degree.”

W. E. B. Du Bois

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Souls of Black Folk, 1903

Human connections increasingly cross borders, making societies feel intimately linked.

In simple terms: The world feels closer together.

Key Takeaway

Embrace global interdependence.

Themes

globalization interconnectedness culture

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

online collaboration
international travel
cross‑cultural dialogue

Key Concepts

sociology anthropology technology

Questions to Reflect On

How does proximity affect empathy?
What risks arise from a shrinking world?

A Different Perspective

Overlooks power imbalances that can accompany closeness.

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