I was interested in studying China's Special Economic Zones, specifically Shenzhen, and their plans to create an autonomous city. They also have several company models I'm interested in researching (especially Haier). Unfortunately, I was told that a lot of the innovation happening in China is being undercut by their economy at the momen…
I was interested in studying China's Special Economic Zones, specifically Shenzhen, and their plans to create an autonomous city. They also have several company models I'm interested in researching (especially Haier). Unfortunately, I was told that a lot of the innovation happening in China is being undercut by their economy at the moment, and a lot of the dreams I was interested in studying aren't becoming realities. Whereas, Japan has a lot of working models that are already in existence (waste-free cities, autonomous cities in development, I'm also going to the world fair which is being held in Osaka this year).
Of the beats you mention: Industry is definitely interesting, though I share a particular interest in Japanese pop-culture and entertainment. Actually I love Chinese fantasy as well so this is something I really want to research. And I'm similarly interested in ways the philosophy has passed town (how ancient Shinto became Marie Kond in the modern world, etc). I'll look into some of the other things you mention too to see if there's a story there (elder care etc.)
Thanks for the various plot points. There's so much here I want to explore!
Very cool, thanks again for context re China economic zones and Shenzhen and Haier vs Japan, super excited to follow along and see what you learn! Ah a modern day world fair sounds both exciting and makes me curious what presents and narratives are around it this year, and who’s sponsoring such :) - and against the backdrop of what you’re exploring and learning will be intriguing!
I was interested in studying China's Special Economic Zones, specifically Shenzhen, and their plans to create an autonomous city. They also have several company models I'm interested in researching (especially Haier). Unfortunately, I was told that a lot of the innovation happening in China is being undercut by their economy at the moment, and a lot of the dreams I was interested in studying aren't becoming realities. Whereas, Japan has a lot of working models that are already in existence (waste-free cities, autonomous cities in development, I'm also going to the world fair which is being held in Osaka this year).
Of the beats you mention: Industry is definitely interesting, though I share a particular interest in Japanese pop-culture and entertainment. Actually I love Chinese fantasy as well so this is something I really want to research. And I'm similarly interested in ways the philosophy has passed town (how ancient Shinto became Marie Kond in the modern world, etc). I'll look into some of the other things you mention too to see if there's a story there (elder care etc.)
Thanks for the various plot points. There's so much here I want to explore!
Very cool, thanks again for context re China economic zones and Shenzhen and Haier vs Japan, super excited to follow along and see what you learn! Ah a modern day world fair sounds both exciting and makes me curious what presents and narratives are around it this year, and who’s sponsoring such :) - and against the backdrop of what you’re exploring and learning will be intriguing!