Whenever a for-profit - or even non-profit - organization professes to do good, to be a society's guardian - as Google has - I feel queasy. It's not that I think Google (or more generally corporations, NGOs, charities, even churches) is inherently evil. It's just that no non-government entity owes society at large a fiduciary duty [ref]The purpose (legal duty even) of a … [Read more...] about The Euphemism of Freedom – Case Study on Google in the Aftermath of Benghazi
The universality of human rights: a Chinese perspective
One of the most influential people of the twentieth century, but who is almost unknown by name, is a man named P.C. Chang (1892-1957). He (along with Charles Malik) were the two principle drafters of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one of the most influential documents of the twentieth century. … [Read more...] about The universality of human rights: a Chinese perspective
On Michael Anti: Behind the Great Firewall of China
Recently a TED video featuring Michael Anti on China's censorship seems to be making the rounds. I think Anti does bring some unique insights to the English speaking audience about China that we don't generally see in Western media; hence I am providing his video below. However, I think Anti can also be a stubborn ideologue who insist on viewing the world through ideological … [Read more...] about On Michael Anti: Behind the Great Firewall of China
U.S. and Western “Blood Money Out of Africa”
Ron Paul has a sizable following which agree with his view that senseless wars or "humanitarian" interventions around the world actually undermine peace and future prospects for the United States. (Believe it or not, some paper even called Ron Paul "dangerous.") While few, there are other U.S. politicians who hold similar views. Back in 2001, then Congresswoman Cynthia … [Read more...] about U.S. and Western “Blood Money Out of Africa”
Great American dupe (or dope?)
One of the greatest American heroes in recent memory has lately fallen from grace. Lance Armstrong was considered one of the greatest sportsmen in the world and his story of coming back from cancer to win the Tour de France inspired millions. He was seen as an All American hero embodying everything Americans value: hard work, determination, charisma, and moral character. So … [Read more...] about Great American dupe (or dope?)