An American tourist in Russia
Why, God? Why? What prompts someone to write a 95,000+ word essay series and distribute it freely? By definition, a freely distributed essay offers little means for remuneration. And the odds of being recognized for this effort are likely between those of being struck by lightning while exploring a deep mine and those of being … Read more
Chinese Freedom: Creativity, Choice, and Innovation in a Closed State and a Global Economy The American impulse in times of change is generally expansive. Yes, the United States has had periods of isolationism, but these are few and far between. Conversely, the Chinese impulse is contractive. Neither instinct is bad, but both must be moderated … Read more
Fools’ Errands, Objectives, and Oversized Glasses There is a certain hopeful foolishness in any program to make the world a less awful place. Just as importantly, there is a confidence in one’s power and the power of one’s readers. The truly powerless can do nothing. They cannot so much as resign themselves to their fate, … Read more
In light of present and recent circumstances—the ongoing war in Ukraine, the decades-long expansion of NATO, and the many claims of Russian interference in American elections—Russia and her actions (as well as the Western reactions to them) might seem to be of the most obvious interest to would-be prognosticators intent on envisioning the world of … Read more
Chinese Mandarins, American Knights: Law and the Matrix of Values Development As important as the values of a nation are, equally significant is the mechanism by which they evolve. In this section, we will examine the different matrices of values development in the United States and China. More specifically, we will consider them within the … Read more