The user interface of a mechanical system, a vehicle or an industrial installation is sometimes referred to as the humanâmachine interface (HMI). HMI is a modification of the original term MMI (man-machine interface).
Transnational criminals are major beneficiaries of globalization. Terrorists and criminals move people, money, and commodities through a world where the increasing flows of people, money, and commodities provide excellent cover for their activities.
It seems like today, more than ever, commonalities in cultural practice are all over the place when thinking transnationally. To me for better or worse, the words neo-liberalism, globalization, etc. etc. come to mind. However, I think the most interesting space for discussing transnational cultural practice is in the realm of technology. The world grows smaller as modes and vehicles of communication become faster, more efficient and more easily accessible globally.