A "flattened" Friedman?

Frank of the Daily Dish cites John Gray on Friedman's new book. This is probably one of the most comprehensive reviews I've read so far. While I agree with Friedman's view of "technological determinism," I found myself taking into account Gray's concerns about nationalism and religious fanaticism impeding upon the advance of globalization. However, I think in the long term, globalization is a force that will eventually serve to better distribute pockets of wealth and technology, which will in turn undermine those ideologies and lead to a more interdependent global village. The point is, though, Gray is trying to prove that the process of globalization is not quite as simplistic as Friedman might be portraying it to be, and I agree with that. While some parts of the world, like India, may be benefitting greatly from it, we cannot ignore the fact that a lot of people in America are losing their jobs from it. Nevertheless, the process serves as a reminder that competition in the realm of science and technology is increasing steadily, and if we can't keep up with the pack, we may soon get buried.