NPR once broadcasted an interview talking about why Asian students are better at math (if I can be excused) . The speaker explained that in these mostly agricultural societies, the mindset is you reap how much you plant, hence their greater commitment. In America, there is more emphasis on “working smart” than “working hard”. Translated into educational jargon, he is saying … [Read more...] about Numbers as Language
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Are Chinese racist or simply politically incorrect?
It's common knowledge that when it comes to racial remarks, Chinese people (and perhaps Asians in general) are not the most politically correct people in the world. We've had extended discussions about "racism" in China (see, e.g., Chocolate City post by Buxi). Recently, I came across an interesting article in Times Magazine (in relation to the U.S. Presidential politics) … [Read more...] about Are Chinese racist or simply politically incorrect?
(Letter from Damai) Oppose Belief Opportunists: My Thoughts On Modern-Day Uighur Christians
I had meant to post this sooner, but a quick Mid-Autumn Festival vacation trip got in the way. Admin previously provided me with several passages written by ksjqjy, the host of the Minkaohan forum, and I thought I would post some of them which dealt with religion, given the the timely relevance to Ramadan. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Damai) Oppose Belief Opportunists: My Thoughts On Modern-Day Uighur Christians
(Letter) Chinese people like it when you "lie" to them
"C'mon baby, go ahead 'n' liiiie to me!" … [Read more...] about (Letter) Chinese people like it when you "lie" to them
Does a free marketplace of ideas really work?
In a recent comment, one of our bloggers wrote, … [Read more...] about Does a free marketplace of ideas really work?