Society & Culture
Society & Culture, Educational
The Great Chinese Firewall Manipulates AI
For the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Artificial Intelligence is far more artificial than intelligent. To make AI platforms conform to party ideology, Chinese officials insisted on dumbing down their content by distorting history and facts.
Society & Culture, Educational
The Soft Power of Flowers
In the grand theater of creation, God gifted us with the beautiful, fragrant and profoundly humble flower. From the innocent daisy to the graceful and elegant orchid, flowers communicate a wide variety of messages that extend beyond domestic use.
Society & Culture, Educational
Xi Jinping’s ‘Moral’ Policies....
As China got ever richer from its world trade, its wealthy officials indulged in fine wines, foods and other items. There was a booming market for Western luxuries among the nouveau riche Chinese who wanted to show off their newfound wealth and status.
Society & Culture, Educational
Beyond Affluence
How Quiet Luxury Reflects and Shapes Society. Quiet luxury has already transformed our fashion choices. We are eagerly replacing flashy clothing and gold-plated fixtures with the rare privilege of simply being affluent without feeling the need to proclaim it.
Society & Culture, Educational
Mamdani and the Extinction of the Mom-and-Pop Landlord
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing policies clearly reflect his “democratic” socialist approach. He focuses on rent freezes, tenant protections, and strict code enforcement, which he claims will help “everyday New Yorkers” escape the city’s housing crisis.