Moreover, the distinctiveness of local cultures may be eroded, which has both a good and a bad side, for such cultures can restrict freedom and deny equality of opportunity. On the whole, though, it is reasonable to expect that giving poor people access to knowledge and the possibility of connecting with people anywhere in the world will be socially transforming in a very positive way.
此外，地方文化的区别可能会缩小，这是一柄双刃剑，因为这些文化本身可能是限制自由、拒绝承认机会平等的。尽管如此，从整体看，有理由期待让穷人获得知识和与世界各地人们取得联系的可能性将以十分积极的形式推动社会变迁。