Globalization is a reoccurring theme in “ Pattern Recognition”.  Cayce Pollard . the main character of  the book , is especially keen on recognizing the mass globalization that has occurred throughout the world.   Gibson uses the characterization of Cayce in order to comment on how mass globalization has become evident in virtually every country. The novel includes many big name companies that can be easily recognized by anyone such as the Michelin Man and Starbucks.   Gibson comments on the effects globalizations have had on cultures and societies. Societies are experiencing a “ monoculture” effect due to globalization creating a singular culture.  Every country, even those that are industrialized such as Japan and England, has become victim of globalization.  Furthermore this globalization has led to the demise of many local traditional cultures.  This is evident when Cayce goes to Boone Chu’s friend’s apartment in Japan. Cayce is amazed at the beauty of the apartment but finds that it is one of the last of its kind.

            Throughout "Pattern Recognition" evidence of a post-9/11 civilization are evident.  Gibson’s novel seems to comment on how society has changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.   Throughout the text, Cayce Pollard flashbacks to 9/11, not only because her father went missing on that day, but because Gibson seems to be commenting on the way society has changed after 9/11.   Gibson comments on how our society has since drastically changed since the 9/11 attacks.  Since the attacks, the United States has been on a slow decline and in a constant state of ambiguity.  This uncertainly arises from the fact that the United States, the leading country of the world, was attacked by a small group of terrorist. This attack  knocked off the balance that was already set in place by the United States.   Before the attack, the US had not experienced any major homeland security threat. The novel seems to comment on how post-9/11 societies are now experiencing more discrimination, censorship, and suspicion. Never before had there been an attack on the U.S of this much stature.  As a result of the attacks, societies and cultures have changed.