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AI’s Impact on the Future of Literacy
1. Why Some Scripts Die and Others Survive Humanity has invented dozens of writing systems over the last 5,000 years. Some, like Sumerian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs, vanished completely. Others, like Chinese characters, are still alive and evolving. The contrast between Egyptian hieroglyphs and Chinese logographs is especially striking: two ancient pictorial systems, born around Continue reading
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AI vs Dot-Com: Lessons from History
Remember Pets.com? Valued at billions in the late 1990s only to vanish entirely by 2001, it symbolizes the infamous dot-com bubble. Today, ChatGPT and similar AI phenomena are experiencing a similar “Mosaic moment”—a term harking back to when the Mosaic browser popularized the internet. While AI’s transformative power is undeniable, history whispers caution. What Counts Continue reading
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The Future of Work: Simulated Roles in a Post-Labor Society
Introduction Imagine a world where automation has eliminated every job you can conceive. No one is needed to farm, cook, clean, drive, or build. What happens when human labor becomes obsolete? In such a post-labor society, the concept of “roles” and simulated forms of conflict could emerge as essential mechanisms for innovation, meaning, and social Continue reading
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Understanding China’s Rapid Growth: Lessons and Future Insights
I. The Miracle We Missed in Real Time Watching an expat couple marveling at Shenzhen’s transformation from a tiny fishing village of 300,000 people in 1978 to a 13 million-strong megacity in 2025 isn’t just impressive—it’s staggering. But Shenzhen isn’t unique; it’s just one visible fragment of a nationwide civilizational upgrade that unfolded across China Continue reading
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Lessons from History: Morality in Warfare
In a world bristling with drones, cyberweapons, and AI-driven missiles, it’s easy to think that sheer technological power will define the next great war. But if World War III breaks out and stays below the nuclear threshold, the key to victory may not be who has the most firepower, but who can sustain a just Continue reading
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Comparing China: Qin, Han, Cold War Russia, and Germany
China’s rapid rise as a global power has led to countless comparisons to historical empires and nations. Is China today more like Qin during the Warring States Period, Han during its imperial zenith, Cold War-era Soviet Russia, or Germany in the World Wars? Each comparison offers unique insights into China’s current trajectory, strategies, and challenges. Continue reading
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Meritocracy and Mobility: Lessons from Ancient China, India, and the Modern U.S.
Throughout history, societies have wrestled with the tension between merit and social hierarchy. Ancient civilizations like China and India offer strikingly different approaches to this dynamic, providing a lens to evaluate how modern systems, such as that of the United States, balance opportunity and structural inequality. The question remains: Can merit truly “trump all” in Continue reading
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Navigating Political Emotions and Finding Unity: A Deep Dive
In times of political upheaval, emotions run high. The 2024 election, marked by a contentious face-off between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, was no different. For many, it felt like a decisive moment for the nation’s future—a mix of hope, anxiety, and deep introspection. At ‘Deep Dive,’ host Amy explores these emotional journeys, shedding light Continue reading
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The Unique Resilience of Chinese Civilization: An Analysis of Meritocracy and Comparative Extinctions
Chinese civilization, with its unparalleled continuity and resilience, stands out as one of the most enduring cultures in human history. Central to this longevity is an effective merit-based bureaucratic system developed during the Han Dynasty and refined through subsequent dynasties. This article explores the role of this system in sustaining Chinese civilization through periods of Continue reading
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