At least in Japanese, there is a very clear dichotomy in terms of syntactic structure. The languages branch in opposite directions. We say there is a bird in a tree, they say in the tree there is a bird. Context comes first and orients (ha!) the subject. Is Chinese the same?
I’m a homeless Uber Driver who’s saving up to start a carpet cleaning business in a year from now. Here I am reading about Shantideva, Ji Xianlin and Sensei Keiji-san.
I recall reading Max Weber's 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism'. It's all in there. The West was all about scientific advancement, cracking everything open, while the East aspired to spirituality, healing that which was broken. Also, violence and non-violence principle. The West is individuals and disruption, the East is collectives and harmony. Rang true to me then, rings true to me now.
Asian values consist of consensus, communitarianism over individualism, and the prioritization of social harmony and order. They also include respect for elders, discipline, a paternalistic state, and the belief that government should play a central role in economic development. The underlying idea of Asian values is that certain shared principles and behavioral norms unite most Asian societies.
In contrast, Western values are typically associated with transparency, accountability, and a universalistic perspective that promotes global competitiveness and standardized practices. Western thinkers emphasize private enterprise, individual initiative, and the autonomy of the private sector.
The Asian are weaker and therefore like to conform. They call this virtue. The Europeans are wild fuckers who conquer everyone else. They call that virtue.
"We firmly believe, no matter how long it requires, the day will be with us when universal peace and the world of oneness will finally come true." (Ji Xianlin, 1996) #EastWestDichotomy ↘️#deduction↗️#induction🫨👉https://thorstenjpattberg.substack.com/p/induction-and-deduction
Culture is destiny. Hard to change.
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At least in Japanese, there is a very clear dichotomy in terms of syntactic structure. The languages branch in opposite directions. We say there is a bird in a tree, they say in the tree there is a bird. Context comes first and orients (ha!) the subject. Is Chinese the same?
Just focused on reading everything
I’m a homeless Uber Driver who’s saving up to start a carpet cleaning business in a year from now. Here I am reading about Shantideva, Ji Xianlin and Sensei Keiji-san.
Haha, relatable... 🔥
I recall reading Max Weber's 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism'. It's all in there. The West was all about scientific advancement, cracking everything open, while the East aspired to spirituality, healing that which was broken. Also, violence and non-violence principle. The West is individuals and disruption, the East is collectives and harmony. Rang true to me then, rings true to me now.
Asian values consist of consensus, communitarianism over individualism, and the prioritization of social harmony and order. They also include respect for elders, discipline, a paternalistic state, and the belief that government should play a central role in economic development. The underlying idea of Asian values is that certain shared principles and behavioral norms unite most Asian societies.
In contrast, Western values are typically associated with transparency, accountability, and a universalistic perspective that promotes global competitiveness and standardized practices. Western thinkers emphasize private enterprise, individual initiative, and the autonomy of the private sector.
The Asian are weaker and therefore like to conform. They call this virtue. The Europeans are wild fuckers who conquer everyone else. They call that virtue.
Dr. Pattberg always amazes me.
"We firmly believe, no matter how long it requires, the day will be with us when universal peace and the world of oneness will finally come true." (Ji Xianlin, 1996) #EastWestDichotomy ↘️#deduction↗️#induction🫨👉https://thorstenjpattberg.substack.com/p/induction-and-deduction