Some recommendations of my favorite Chinese films.
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Some travel notes from China. Just snippets of travel observations.
Leave a CommentTo understand China, its growth and society, its trade, outsourcing and manufacturing relationship with the US, it is imperative to understand its history. In this article, I discuss books, films, podcasts and web resources that helped me begin my journey of learning more about China. First in the set of notes from a long China trip.
Leave a CommentReviews of two (very) short books on China, as we explore the world, with a closer lens.
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Egon Balas was an inspiration to researchers. His will to freedom is a parable for all of us. Egon exemplified the virtue of nobly bearing one’s misfortunes while being a shining light for everyone.
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How should one rethink travel and culture? How do we really learn about places we visit? I review a “lost” treasure-set of books. Notes on Borges and death, La Jetée that influenced the birth of Science Fiction cyber punk, and rediscovering Ancient classics.
Leave a CommentWhat the underrated Poltergeist tells us about our past and our future. Tying into two excellent books from 2017, and the principle of scientific management.
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