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    1. 3% Amazon Retail

      I thought Amazon would have a much higher profit margin since used. This shows that even big companies in retail have lower profit percentage compared to technology or publishing industry

    2. 22% Apple Computing 23% Google Technology

      Interesting how technology companies like Apple and Google makes such high profit. It shows how powerful the tech industry has become in shaping, global markets and daily life

    1. 60% of the world's population is offline

      I found this surprising because we use the Internet daily. It’s easier to forget that most of the world still doesn’t have reliable access online.

    2. Only 31% of people in developing economies have access

      This statistic clearly shows the digital divide. People in wealthier countries have way more access to technology, which affects education and job opportunity.

    3. 6 billion people live without broadband

      I was shocked by this number, I didn’t realize that so many people still don’t have access to fast Internet

    1. I have a personal computer and/or smartphone with a data plan and internet access

      This one stood out because it’s something most people don’t think of as a privilege, but it really is. Not everyone can afford their own own device or internet

    2. I have access to many databases and journals through my college library.

      How much easier it is to do research in college. Having access to databases save so much time and help me find more credible information.

    1. it's sometimes easy to forget that what's known as the digital divide still exists.

      I definitely relate to this. I use technology every day so I forget that a lot of people around the world don’t have Internet access or the same learning opportunities.

    2. The idea that status impacts your access to information is nothing new

      I never realize how social or education level could affect what information people can access

    3. We know from last week that not all voices are being heard in academia

      Good afternoon it shows that access to information is equal. It made me think about how some people have more opportunities to share or learn than others.