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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: “The danger of a single story”

March 13, 2012 by YinYang 65 Comments

Hat tip to reader, perspectivehere, in sharing this important perspective (through our Open Forum) from the continent of Africa, from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, where in this 20-minute talk to a TED audience, she warns against a dominant Western narrative about other peoples on the planet. It's called, "The danger of a single story." Adichie's words must be spread. As … [Read more...] about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: “The danger of a single story”

The world’s fastest smartphone, Huawei Ascend D Quad

March 9, 2012 by YinYang 12 Comments

Following is a commercial for the Huawei Ascend D quad Android-based smartphone - currently the world's fastest! Huawei already sends chills down Cisco's spine, and I have no doubt it will become a household name globally. Unfortunately, I thought this phone was poorly named. Just say "d quad" fast! (Here is a hint if you need it.) I currently use the Samsung Galaxy. The … [Read more...] about The world’s fastest smartphone, Huawei Ascend D Quad

Bo Xilai best not fart

March 9, 2012 by YinYang 39 Comments

Because if he does, there is clearly a press club waiting for a whiff. After Wang Lijun's (王立军) visit to the American Consulate in February 6, 2012, there has been speculation in the Western press that this ex-police chief from Chongqing may be seeking political asylum. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed to a reporter he is indeed under investigation. Further … [Read more...] about Bo Xilai best not fart

Neil DeGrasse Tyson on “The Most Astounding Fact”

March 6, 2012 by YinYang 4 Comments

One thing I love about science is that it helps us connect the dots. The video below is narrated by astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. I was inspired by it. We all can take a pause and relish in the fact that when distilled all the way down, all of us are the same. On the other hand, American society is increasingly trashing science and empirical evidence to serve … [Read more...] about Neil DeGrasse Tyson on “The Most Astounding Fact”

Eric X Li, Chinese pluralism vs. Western universality

March 1, 2012 by YinYang 25 Comments

As regular readers of this blog may know, we are fans of Eric X. Li. In this video below at the Aspen Institute, Anand Giridharadas (of NYT) interviewed him in front of a live audience. As Giridharadas said at the introduction, Eric indeed shakes the foundation of prevailing Western views present in the room. I especially liked his confident and forthright answers to a … [Read more...] about Eric X Li, Chinese pluralism vs. Western universality

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