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339 implied HN points 03 Jan 24
  1. Wang Huning identifies America's technological success from a unique perspective, linking it to American values and traditions.
  2. Reflections on Christmas reveal it as a holiday of domestic happiness, charity, and modesty, rather than focusing on heroism or grandeur.
  3. Contrasting American futurism and innovation with societal realities prompts an intriguing discussion on the evolving cultural landscape.
4 HN points 28 Mar 24
  1. Tocqueville and Wang Huning both observed American self-confidence but attributed it to different sources - Tocqueville to individual and collective action, Wang to faith in science and technology.
  2. Tocqueville expressed concerns about the potentially isolating effects of American individualism and equality, while Wang Huning worried about the societal fragmentation caused by technological advancement.
  3. Wang Huning's analysis suggests that modern American society is largely managed by technology and disregards traditional democratic values, leading to potential alienation and loss of human agency.
119 implied HN points 18 Nov 22
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