The Brand New China
My most recent article at Asia Times on the question of whether Chinese OEMs can develop real international brand equity can be read here.Terrorism & Carefulness
The Bush Administration can be faulted for many things, but a lack of will power and a clear sense of direction are not two of its problems. Granted, the will power is improperly directed and its sense of direction lacks cultural sensibilities, historical awareness, and philosophical integrity. But Bush is directed: what a shame that his pathological will power could not have been applied to a more nuanced strategy. Given nuance is inherently coupled with complexity, bluntness was likely the order of the day. What a tragedy that a man of such one-dimensional capability was not directed towards another approach to terrorism – one that urged caution, carefulness and deliberation.Postmodernity & Liberalism
Because pluralism struggles to differentiate between competing moralities under the auspices of an enlightened appreciation of another’s perspective, it does a poor job of distinguishing between clearly inferior and superior moral claims. Consequently, the elevation of each person’s perspective means pluralism encourages a wholly individual understanding of truth. Such a position inevitably leads to narcissism as we descend into a world where only what I believe matters. Religious readers eager to point out the need this illustrates for divine morals should reflect on the fact that postmodernity does not emphasize reason, and in not doing so, fails to extinguish the tired argument that morals must be disseminated from above.Updated 2006 Bookshelf
An updated bookshelf since my last posting can be found here. Some really great reads, although many are deeply troubling as to the state of American politics and religion. This bookshelf post has slightly shorter analysis than usual due to the length of time it has been since I updated my site.China’s Danger of Vested Interests
My fifth article at Asia Times, covering the question of whether America can allow China to develop in its own way and not purely how America might view their development, can be read here.Guanxi - The Art of Relationships
My book review of Robert Buderi and Gregory T. Huang's book Guanxi (the Art of Relationships): Microsoft, China, and Bill Gate's Plan for the Road Ahead can be read at Asia Times here.About MysteriousFaith
“If anyone can show me, and prove to me, that I am wrong in thought or deed, I will gladly change. I seek the truth, which never yet hurt anybody. It is only persistence in self-delusion and ignorance which does harm.”
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