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Here...comes...INDIA!!!

Noahpinion β€’ 37588 implied HN points β€’ 28 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Influence Geopolitics Cultural Exchange Economic Growth Internet
  1. India has surpassed China as the world's most populous country, marking its arrival on the global stage.
  2. India's economic growth has been remarkable, lifting many out of poverty and positioning the country as a significant player on the world economic stage.
  3. India's influence is expanding due to factors like internet access, cultural exchanges, and economic opportunities, shaping a more interconnected global community.

The Peculiar Institution, pt. 4

The Martyr Made Substack β€’ 1375 implied HN points β€’ 07 Feb 24
πŸ’Ύ History Colonization Exploration Empires Cultural Exchange
  1. The debate over history being driven by great individuals or impersonal forces reflects the dominant cultural and economic forces of an era.
  2. Spanish and Portuguese states were built for war, with institutions and structures geared towards conquest.
  3. The Spanish conquest of the New World was part of the same campaign as Europe's defense against Ottoman incursion.

I could live in Seoul

Chris Arnade Walks the World β€’ 858 implied HN points β€’ 10 Oct 23
🏝 Travel Exploration Cuisine Nightlife Cultural Exchange
  1. The author fell in love with LP bars in Seoul, enjoying rock music from the '60s through '90s and experiencing the unique bar culture.
  2. Seoul LP bars offer a fun project of exploring different places, talking to owners, and understanding their passion for collecting music.
  3. Despite spending time in Seoul's LP bars, the author found insights that people admire US pop culture, something he already knew.
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The 'Lost Bushmen' of the Drakensberg: The Bantu, The San & The Mountain

Grey Goose Chronicles β€’ 805 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jun 23
πŸ’Ύ History Social Dynamics Cultural Exchange Colonialism
  1. The history of the Bushmen in the Drakensberg region is rich with tales of interaction between farmers and hunter-gatherers.
  2. The San peoples, though often seen as living relics of the stone age, have a complex and diverse genetic and cultural background.
  3. The 'Secret San' of the Drakensberg, a mix of various ethnic groups, have a unique legacy and identify as the descendants of hidden San peoples.

The Arbitrariness of Borders

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress β€’ 766 implied HN points β€’ 05 May 23
🏝 Travel Exploration Experiences Borders Cultural Exchange
  1. The author reflects on the concept of borders and how arbitrary they can be, especially after visiting Cyprus.
  2. The author discusses the idea of storytelling in personal experiences and how old narratives may no longer serve us.
  3. The journey in Cyprus helps the author come to terms with grief and the realization that quests and borders can be symbolic rather than definitive.

Chinese children remaking the European Grand Tour

The Global Jigsaw β€’ 98 implied HN points β€’ 20 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Cultural Exchange Education Shopping Food Music
  1. Chinese children are remaking the traditional European Grand Tour according to their own consumer culture.
  2. Parents pay high fees to send their kids on whirlwind tours of Europe for education and experiences.
  3. Chinese children on these tours visit popular European destinations like France, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy for shopping, cultural experiences, and skill development.

Transatlantic Turkeys

Bird History β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 22 Nov 23
πŸ’Ύ History Colonization Cultural Exchange
  1. Domesticated turkeys were brought from Europe to America by early colonizers, becoming an essential resource for establishing colonies.
  2. Turkeys spread rapidly through Europe, becoming cheaper and more common than other large birds by the 1550s.
  3. The intermingling of domestic and wild turkeys in America led to the creation of unique breeds like American Bronze and Bourbon Red, reflecting the blending of European colonies into the American republic.

Notes on "Amerikaexperten"

Dreams in the Which House β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 09 May 23
🎭️ Culture Literature World Politics Technology Books Cultural Exchange
  1. The relationship between Germany (and Europe) and US cultural influence is a central theme in some books and discussions.
  2. European perspectives on Silicon Valley often reflect ideological motivations and preferences, rather than passive reception.
  3. Europeans are conscious actors adopting and adapting elements of US culture based on their own interests and values.