Why Pangaea?

Pangaea is the name given to a supercontinent that existed on earth millions of years ago. In different phases, Pangaea broke off to form the current configuration of continents. Nonetheless, this blog is not a geography lesson but in fact it has been created to discuss the relevance of this concept today.

First of all, the many dimensions of this phenomenon allow us to be far ranging and creative with our discussion. The blog has been created to allow a positive outlet for discussion, to bring forth topics of interest ranging from politics to the arts and sciences.

Today, Pangaea or the “New Pangaea” can be examined under many lenses. It can be understood as the shrinking of borders and the global circulation of ideas, people and commodities. It can be witnessed through the technological advancements that make the world smaller and smaller. Furthermore, it can also be seen in the transnational awareness of cultures and societies. Therefore, such an open forum should give each contributor ample space to cultivate their ideas and thoughts.

In the end, why Pangaea can be answered by understanding that globalization and the Information Age that we are living in today are creating the same intimate relations that must have existed in the time of Pangaea and thus the relevance of the name for this blog