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The Surprisingly Inhuman Origins of the Index Throughout history, humans have devised countless ways to manage information. But one of the biggest breakthroughs was blocked by an unexpected obstacle: human nature. To overcome our natural instincts, we had to think differently—and thus was born one of the most transformative tools in the evolution of book … Read more
Why the Age of Exploration Began As a kid, I thought the idea of a “Grand Line” from One Piece was purely fantasy. But after reading Jack Turner’s Spice: The History of a Temptation, I realized that hundreds of real explorers once sailed vast oceans in search of spices. That era is known as the … Read more
Why Fake News Persists Insights from Yuval Harari’s ‘Nexus’ Why does fake news continue to proliferate? Yuval Harari’s new book, Nexus, offers deep insights into this question. Harari suggests we move beyond the perspective that information is merely truth, instead viewing it as a tool that connects people and creates order. This idea is key … Read more
How to Win Power: A Timeless Political Playbook Featuring Peter the Apostle and the Rise of the Roman Catholic Church Peter: From Fisherman to Foundation Stone The opening quote “To understand Christianity, you have to start with Peter” means that Peter’s story is crucial to understanding how Christianity developed as both a religion and a … Read more
The Boston Tea Party: Beyond the Textbooks The Boston Tea Party. You’ve probably heard of it in history class, or perhaps just in passing. “Colonists, angered by British taxes, dumped tea into the sea, shouting for freedom!” Yes, it’s often remembered as a sacred moment in the founding of America. This article delves into an … Read more
Beyond the Name of Native Americans The Political Correctness (PC) movement, which gained momentum in the 1980s, has reshaped societal perspectives on human rights. As we’ve learned to listen to the voices of marginalized groups—including those facing gender discrimination, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and immigrants—the terminology used for Indigenous people in the Native USA … Read more
Russia’s Arctic Disadvantage Against the U.S. A Comprehensive Analysis The Arctic Chessboard: Russia’s Strategic Limitations The Arctic, the last frontier and a strategic hotspot on Earth! Here, despite holding trump cards like vast territory and immense natural resources, Russia is revealing unexpected weaknesses against the United States and its NATO allies. Russia is pouring cutting-edge … Read more
The Battle of Tsushima How the Russo-Japanese War Changed World History Have you ever experienced one mistake leading to a chain of errors that snowballed into an even bigger disaster, or repeated failures due to lack of preparation?I’ve been through such situations several times. For example, I once left my house keys at the office … Read more
China and the Belt and Road: Isolation or Ambition? While China possesses vast landmass, its ambitious One Belt One Road initiative (also known as the Belt and Road Initiative or BRI) represents China’s strategy to overcome isolation. This massive infrastructure project spanning Southeast Asia and beyond raises important questions: Is this truly about mutual development … Read more
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): China’s Grand Strategy for Global Economic Leadership Have you ever imagined the global economic map being redrawn on a giant chessboard? What if China were the one making the moves? The ambitious project spearheaded by Chinese President Xi Jinping since 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is widely … Read more