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Why the Idea That the World Is in Terminal Decline Is so Dangerous
The one thing both extremes of Left and Right agree on.
Copycat or Homage? Why the East Loves Imitating Western Culture
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery, or a breach of intellectual property? That depends which continent you're on, says Gish Jen.
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The Chasm Between Self-Identity in the East and West
People in the East and West really do think differently, especially when it comes to self-identity. Depending where you live, it's either associative or distinctive thinking that shapes your sense of self.
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Why Westerners and Easterners Really Do Think Differently
While pejorative stereotypes have been properly cast aside, the question remains whether there is a fundamental difference between how Eastern and Western societies are configured.