China is a country that is often perceived with a critical eye in the west. Many news pundits and politicians take jabs at China, as it has become very popular to have a go at it. From my own experience, I lived in Hong Kong for a number of years, and there have been times… More Confucianism – An Insight into Chinese Culture
Karl Marx is a name that for nearly 200 years has been widely criticized. But, why is that the case? At first glance, it may seem as though Marx’s ideas are controversial. The critique of capitalism, a system that according to prevailing scholars, politicians, and powerful businessmen (in short, the “experts”), “while not perfect, still… More Karl Marx – The Misunderstood Philosopher
This summer I watched an old movie released in 1998 titled American History X. The film depicts actor Edward Norton as a man named Derek Vinyard, a bigoted white supremacist who allows anger and hatred to consume and define him. However, these traits are a result of trauma, we see that throughout his life, his… More American History X – Turning Hatred into Happiness
It was spring break, I was watching movies on a plane and I saw one particular movie that I had not seen for a long time called The Blues Brothers. The Blues Brothers is now regarded as a classic as it was released in 1980 and is a comedic blues/jazz movie about two brothers in… More Comedy – 100 Years in Film
Lately, I’ve realized there are a lot of interesting things to learn about history in graveyards. I got the idea when I watched a youtube video from a guy who had visited every presidents’ grave and showed a montage of pictures in order from the presidencies with the Hans Zimmer Inception music in the background.… More Graveyards – Hunting for History
Over the course of centuries there have been changes in flags and you can see how this reflects the changing mood and direction of a country. I’ve always had an interest in history and through books and documentaries I’ve noticed that the flags from a half century or century ago for certain countries are very… More Flags – Changing Symbolism Over Time
Over the holidays, I traveled to Utah for snowboarding, but while I was there I noticed a lot of foreign workers, possibly from work visas. This made me think about what the actual employment rates are across the country and whether or not we have an optimal employment climate in the United States. It also… More Tight Labor Markets – Impact from the Pandemic
Over Thanksgiving break, my friends and I thought it would be fun to play the World War2 strategy board game Axis and Allies. We enjoyed the game and were heavily engaged.Playing the games made me think more about how these games might help an individual todevelop certain skills. There are many skills that one can… More Board Games – Building Strategy while Playing
Maximilien Robespierre was a prominent figure in the Jacobin Party during the French Revolution which fought for the abolishment of absolute monarchy. However, he is often seen in a negative light by historians and people, and some even consider him to be the prototype of totalitarian leaders that would come in later centuries. Robespierre had… More Maximilien Robespierre – Descent into Madness
Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays across the world. It’s a time where you get to spend time with your loved ones accompanied with all the fun decorations and traditions people can practice. However, over the years Christmas has become more commercialized, a way for companies to make profit. So how did Christmas… More Christmas – Reflection on the Holiday