All this talk about “The Earth is Flat.” The Internet is supposed to be leveling the world, they say. For the first time ever, a poor tribal person can visit an Internet café and send his family’s story directly to CNN International. Herdsmen from Mongolia can study via internet “distance learning” courses without ever leaving their hometown.

What about you? How does the “flat earth” factor help or hurt you? Is it working? Are you getting access to resources previously never-imagined? Please take a moment to click “comment” below this item (on the web). Share your personal story, anonymously if you like. Thanks for taking time.